Median house price
$800k
+24% change
NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Sancrox, 2446
Est. population · Jun 2025
627
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.0%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,050/wk
Employment rate
60.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$800,000
Languages at home
1.2%non-English
Most common: French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Sancrox keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. 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. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Sancrox snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$595/wk
Houses $610 · Units $410
Population (ERP)
627
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.4%
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
#57
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
37th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
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
- 47.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 35% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2472nd in Australia
- State rank
- 739th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #57 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #143 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)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 57
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $800,000
- Median price change
- +23.6%
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
627(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +10.0% over 5 years · 87th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +10.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +57
- Growth rank in NSW
- 87th 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 (~700), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,050
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 206
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 203 / 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)
- 35
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order67
- Domestic Violence Related Assault107
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment102
- Malicious Damage To Property110
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault50
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
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Oxley Hwy At King Creek Rd
- Oxley Hwy Opp King Creek Rd
- Rawdon Island Rd At Sancrox Rd
- Rawdon Island Rd Before Warrigal Rdge
- Sancrox Rd Opp Bushland Dr
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 47 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
- 1.66
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(1)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
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
- Sancrox ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- 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
- Wauchope District Memorial Hospital (6.7 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)
- 33
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 52.6
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
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 417 mm · ~52 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 459 mm · ~57 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 273 mm · ~34 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· 10 proposals
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 BORDEAUX CLOSE SANCROX 2446Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure57 WARRIGAL RIDGE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationVERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation24 PROVENCE CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
March 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry25 ORONTES CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure98 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanksVERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureVERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential AccommodationVERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure86 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport13 JAMES RALFE DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 94 Provence Close Sancrox NSW 2446 94/-/286585Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationVERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Highway service centreOXLEY HIGHWAY SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure95 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool85 LE CLOS SANCROX ROAD SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking spaceBENGAL STREET SANCROX 2446Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Local distribution premise; Hours of operation and tradingSANCROX ROAD SANCROX 2446Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport5 RIVIERA PLACE SANCROX 2446Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 BORDEAUX CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool43 RAWDON ISLAND ROAD SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 ALLEN JOHNSON CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation79 PROVENCE CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 BORDEAUX CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Agriculture128 RAWDON ISLAND ROAD SANCROX 2446Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure168 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses167 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolRIVERBEND ROAD SANCROX 2446Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation98 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool89 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structureVERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 60 Verdun Drive SancroxDetermined
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use11 RIVIERA PLACE SANCROX 2446Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure208 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation37 BELLERIVE PLACE SANCROX 2446Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks150 VERDUN DRIVE SANCROX 2446Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)20 BANYULE PLACE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure415 SANCROX ROAD SANCROX 2446Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation91 BORDEAUX CLOSE SANCROX 2446Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 MUSCIO ROAD SANCROX 2446Determined
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 21.0 km away).
Coalition 65.1%Labor 34.9%
5.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- King CreekLabor 30.3% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- WauchopeLabor 38.6% · Coalition 61.4% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- Wauchope SouthLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- BeechwoodLabor 30.7% · Coalition 69.3% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- HuntingdonLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)13.5 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.