Median house price
$700k
-6.7% change
NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Krambach, 2429
Est. population · Jun 2025
389
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,230/wk
Employment rate
50.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$700,000
Languages at home
3.7%non-English
Most common: Polish, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast Council, Krambach keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Krambach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$495/wk
Population (ERP)
389
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.4%
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
#165
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
21st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
12th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 39.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3872nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1182nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #165 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #370 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $700,000
- Median price change
- -6.7%
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
389(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 75th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +21
- Growth rank in NSW
- 75th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,230
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 25 of 187
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 50.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 157 / 0 / 0
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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 64 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order42
- Breach Bail Conditions34
- Domestic Violence Related Assault53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property40
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 908
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 12th
School list
- Krambach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 908 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 40 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
53 public transport stops in this suburb
- Krambach Coach Stop
- Mill St After Fire Station Rd
- The Buckets Way Before Tara St
- The Bucketts Way At Schneiders Rd
- The Bucketts Way Opp Schneiders 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
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 53 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
- 2.62
Community(2)
- Community centre
- Krambach Public SchoolSchool
3838 The Bucketts Way, Krambach
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(4)
- Krambach ParkCamp Site
- Krambach (Saint Bernadette) Catholic ChurchyardGrave Yard
3783 The Bucketts Way, Krambach
- Krambach Post OfficePost office
3735 The Bucketts Way
- Waste Basket
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Leo Carney ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Wingham Community Hospital (20.3 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)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.3
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· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space78 PATERSONS LANE KRAMBACH 2429Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 RONANS ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport3767 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
2025· 2 proposals
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3776 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4096 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure141 KINGS CREEK ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)3725 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport3775 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 FIREFLY ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home50 MILL STREET KRAMBACH 2429Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool4 COCUMBARK LANE KRAMBACH 2429Determined
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development4096 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Farm buildings; Shed64 RONANS ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
February 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Change of use4096 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing335 AVALON ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
- Shed42 MILL STREET KRAMBACH 2429Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition; Shed231 KINGS CREEK ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Change of use108 RONANS ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Withdrawn
- Farm buildings315 AVALON ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development123 JAMES COWAN ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development163 WARDS CREEK ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Determined
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Development Application373 AVALON ROAD KRAMBACH 2429Under Assessment
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs3743 THE BUCKETTS WAY KRAMBACH 2429Determined
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
- No overlay at centroid
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 22.4 km away).
Coalition 66.4%Labor 33.6%
6.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- KrambachLabor 33.5% · Coalition 66.5% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Burrell CreekLabor 33.8% · Coalition 66.2% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
- NabiacLabor 33.3% · Coalition 66.7% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
- TinoneeLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)19.2 km away
- Mount GeorgeLabor 27.4% · Coalition 72.6% TPP (2025)19.8 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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.