NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Pampoolah, NSW, 2430
Desirability index
#781 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Pampoolah is a small locality in the Mid-Coast area, home to around 423 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,882 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 9177.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $510 (flats $400, houses $550), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 9 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,882
- Against the person
- 1,132
- Against property
- 1,283
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9,177.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -10.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
- Breach Bail Conditions547
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
- Malicious Damage To Property367
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
36 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
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 2430Under Assessment
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
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial GardensCrematorium
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 17.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #781 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 211 Pampoolah Rdtransport
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden, Pampoolah Rdtransport
- Old Bar Rd At Crows Nest Rdtransport
- Old Bar Rd At Half Chain Rdtransport
- Pampoolah Rd After Gum Cltransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning135 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Lodged 13 Oct 2021 · Determined
- 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 poolplanning35 WOODLANDS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Lodged 07 May 2024 · Determined
- 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 Developmentplanning5 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodationplanning50 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached dwellingplanning23 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Lodged 10 Jan 2022 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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