Median house price
$690k
+4.5% change
NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Pampoolah, 2430
Est. population · Jun 2025
433
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
51
Median income
$1,288/wk
Employment rate
44.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$690,000
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast Council, Pampoolah keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, 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.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. 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.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with 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
Pampoolah snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$510/wk
Houses $550 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
433
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.8%
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
#402
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
30th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
- 30.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5452nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1755th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #402 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #754 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
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
433(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 30th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in NSW
- 30th 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 (~450), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,288
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 159
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,324
- Employment rate
- 44.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 147 / 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)
- 44
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10%
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
39 public transport stops in this suburb
- 211 Pampoolah Rd
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden, Pampoolah Rd
- Old Bar Rd At Crows Nest Rd
- Old Bar Rd At Half Chain Rd
- Pampoolah Rd After Gum Cl
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 39 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
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Taree Motorcycle ClubSports centre
Other(5)
- Manning Great Lakes CrematoriumCrematorium
183 Pampoolah Road
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial GardensCrematorium
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial GardensGarden
- Parking
- Public toilets
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Manning Base Hospital (6.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public 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)
- 22
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 50.8
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· 2 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure428 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation50 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures121 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
October 2025
- Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia63 GRACELANDS PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry45 CROWS NEST ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility; Hours of operation and trading328 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Supporting Development5 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation108 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool183 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure111 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 MULLALONE PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 IBIS LANE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)58 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space99 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation108 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool296 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool35 WOODLANDS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Farm stay accommodation58 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
July 2023
- Other43 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces82 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
April 2023
- Other347 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Demolition428 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy122 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Other213 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
October 2022
- Dwelling428 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
September 2022
- Dual occupancy16805 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
August 2022
- Other150 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
May 2022
- Dual occupancy41 GUM CLOSE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
March 2022
- Shed103 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development82 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2022
- Attached dwelling23 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling296 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development135 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling25 JONNEL HEIGHTS PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
March 2021
- Other45 CROWS NEST ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees4 ARCADIA PLACE PAMPOOLAH 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 9.2 km away).
Coalition 55.8%Labor 44.2%
4.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PurfleetLabor 52.4% · Coalition 47.6% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- CundletownLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- ChathamLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- TareeLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- Taree NorthLabor 42.2% · Coalition 57.8% TPP (2025)7.0 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.