Median house price
$690k
+4.5% change
NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Failford, 2430
Est. population · Jun 2025
804
Growth (1 yr)
+2.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.9%
Median age
58
Median income
$1,005/wk
Employment rate
35.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$690,000
Languages at home
4.1%non-English
Most common: Arabic, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Failford is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Coast Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits around average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Failford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$510/wk
Houses $550 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
804
+2.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#144
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 40.7/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3633rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1109th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #144 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #330 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 263
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $690,000
- Median price change
- +4.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
804(June 2025)
+2.3% annual · +8.9% over 5 years · 90th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.3%
- 5-year growth
- +8.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +18
- Change in 5 years
- +66
- Growth rank in NSW
- 90th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~900), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 748
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $1,005
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 297
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 35.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 208 / 0 / 0 (+ 77 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 81
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 27
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
- Breach Bail Conditions547
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
- Malicious Damage To Property367
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- 158 Blackbutt Dr
- Blackbutt Dr After Ironbark Pl
- Blackbutt Dr Before Tallowood Cl
- Failford Rd At Willow Point Rd
- Failford Rd Opp Willow Point Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 57 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(1)
- Riverside Holiday ParkCaravan Site
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Forster Private Hospital (12.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 19
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Subdivision62 BULLOCKY WAY FAILFORD 2430Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 HEATHER CLOSE FAILFORD 2430Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure92 BULLOCKY WAY FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures148 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure208 WILLOW POINT ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 TALLOWOOD CLOSE FAILFORD 2430Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure82 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool110 GREYS ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah105 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool50B BLACKBUTT DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure169 BLACKBUTT DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTIPTON PLACE FAILFORD 2430Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 RED CEDAR DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure310 HIGHLANDS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Erection of a new structure62 BULLOCKY WAY FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 BLACKBUTT DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure175 BLACKBUTT DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTIPTON PLACE FAILFORD 2430Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structureLot 205 Angus Drive FailfordDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool105 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision453 FAILFORD ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Subdivision453 FAILFORD ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool11 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah50 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
November 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space92 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies519 FAILFORD ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure55 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation30 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool345 FAILFORD ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 HEREFORD PLACE FAILFORD 2430Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure80 BULLOCKY WAY FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure388 HIGHLANDS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool50 BLACKBUTT DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure57 ANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space204 FAILFORD ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 HEREFORD PLACE FAILFORD 2430Determined
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park5 MILL ROAD FAILFORD 2430Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming poolRED CEDAR DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanks; Swimming poolANGUS DRIVE FAILFORD 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 TIPTON PLACE FAILFORD 2430Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.6 km away).
Coalition 59.4%Labor 40.6%
0.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NabiacLabor 33.3% · Coalition 66.7% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- Hallidays PointLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- TuncurryLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
- Diamond BeachLabor 44.4% · Coalition 55.6% TPP (2025)10.5 km away
- Forster EastLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Mid-Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.