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NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Nabiac, 2312
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,359
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.5%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,253/wk
Employment rate
50.2%
Languages at home
0.6%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Nabiac is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Coast Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Nabiac snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,359
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
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
#350
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
60th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
20th
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
- 32.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5140th in Australia
- State rank
- 1660th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #350 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #684 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,359(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +7.5% over 5 years · 85th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +7.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +24
- Change in 5 years
- +95
- Growth rank in NSW
- 85th 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 (~1,450), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,294
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,253
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 514
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 50.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 460 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 111
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 32
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 81.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +52.5%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Fraud7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment9
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis17
- Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods9
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
- 938
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 20th
School list
- Nabiac Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 938 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 165 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View 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
104 public transport stops in this suburb
- Abbott St Before Clarkson St
- Candoormakh Creek Rd Before Wallanbah Rd
- Memorial Park, Clarkson St
- Village Green, Clarkson St
- Wallanbah Rd At Dargavilles 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bullocky Wharf ReserveNature reserve
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Village GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Forster Private Hospital (13.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Max Value PharmacyPharmacy
- Nabiac Village Medical CentreYes
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)
- 35
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
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· 7 proposals
August 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1193 MINIMBAH ROAD NABIAC 2312Under Assessment
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah37 CAREFREE ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)6 COWPER STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure740 DARGAVILLES ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support56 CANDOORMAKH CREEK ROAD NABIAC 2312Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision466 DARGAVILLES ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development89 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling1 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment83 STARTINS ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure181 CAREFREE ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure740 DARGAVILLES ROAD NABIAC 2312Withdrawn
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool; Supporting Development14 CARMICHAEL PLACE NABIAC 2312Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool204 AERODROME ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation37 CAREFREE ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 HOSKINS STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks22 WHARF STREET NABIAC 2312Withdrawn
June 2025
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia82 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 NABIAC STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation71 NABIAC STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 HOSKINS STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 STUART STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 WHARF STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house277 DARGAVILLES ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6A FARNELL STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure1 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation431 CANDOORMAKH CREEK ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation39 CAREFREE ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool121 CANDOORMAKH CREEK ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space82 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)255 WOODLANDS ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure18 ABBOTT STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 COWPER STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
September 2024
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure89 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah339 DARGAVILLES ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
August 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport5 EVERINGHAM CLOSE NABIAC 2312Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation1197 MINIMBAH ROAD NABIAC 2312Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 CLARKSON STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility15 SHOWGROUND LANE NABIAC 2312Determined
- Subdivision22 HOSKINS STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 HOSKINS STREET NABIAC 2312Determined
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 14.1 km away).
Coalition 60.0%Labor 40.0%
0.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NabiacLabor 33.3% · Coalition 66.7% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- TuncurryLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
- Forster EastLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)11.3 km away
- Hallidays PointLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
- Forster SouthLabor 45.0% · Coalition 55.0% TPP (2025)12.5 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.