Median house price
$1.05M
+13% change
NSW · Tweed Council
Stokers Siding, 2484
Est. population · Jun 2025
722
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,492/wk
Employment rate
51.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,050,000
Languages at home
6.2%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Portuguese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Stokers Siding is a regional smaller community in Tweed Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Stokers Siding snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $790 · Units $510
Population (ERP)
722
+0.8% 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
#215
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
39th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
61st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
30th
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
- 37.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4243rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1330th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #215 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #468 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $790
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 75
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,050,000
- Median price change
- +12.9%
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
722(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 61th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +41
- Growth rank in NSW
- 61th 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 (~750), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 692
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,492
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 251
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 51.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 227 / 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)
- 42
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions140
- Fraud65
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment80
- Malicious Damage To Property129
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault81
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
- 962
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 30th
School list
- Stokers Siding Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 962 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 37 students · Top SEA quarter 11%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
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- 875 Smiths Creek Rd
- 888 Smiths Creek Rd
- Adcocks Rd At Gurrinyah Dr
- Yarrabee Tce After Coolamon Ct
- Yarrabee Tce Opp Coolamon Ct
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
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 44 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.45
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.45
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Cafe
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Playground
- Sports field
Other(9)
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Hosanna FarmstayCamp Site
4 Tunnel Road
- Firepit (8)
- Information (2)
- Kitchen
- Picnic Table (7)
- Public toilets
- Shower (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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murwillumbah Hospital (9.4 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)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.1
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
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 628 mm · ~78 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 240 mm · ~30 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 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· 4 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development29 ADCOCKS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport98 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure261 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Under Assessment
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces30 GURRINYAH DRIVE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2025· 2 proposals
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure309 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building64 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development223 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Withdrawn
July 2024
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)223 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 SUMMER HILL CLOSE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building64 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool835 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
November 2023
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)223 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Camping ground774 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Withdrawn
August 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Recreational Uses309 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
July 2023
- Other10 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing185 BLAKENEYS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing100 ADCOCKS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development888 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing38 SUMMER HILL CLOSE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed888 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; Other729 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- Recreational Uses; Other4 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
June 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed198 STOKERS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
May 2021
- Shed163 BLAKENEYS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
April 2021
- Shed242 STOKERS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling48 GURRINYAH DRIVE STOKERS SIDING 2484Withdrawn
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
- Richmond
- Member of Parliament
- Justine ELLIOT (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,814
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.0%Labor 60.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.3 km away).
Coalition 38.0%Labor 62.0%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Stokers SidingLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- BurringbarLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- UkiLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- MurwillumbahLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- Murwillumbah WestLabor 60.3% · Coalition 39.7% TPP (2025)8.8 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)
- 5/10
- 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 Tweed Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.