Median house price
$720k
-11% change
NSW · Kempsey Council
Stuarts Point, 2441
Est. population · Jun 2025
720
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
55
Median income
$777/wk
Employment rate
33.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$720,000
Languages at home
3.2%non-English
Most common: Indonesian, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Stuarts Point sits in Kempsey Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Food and coffee punch above the usual for regional towns, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus growth momentum relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Stuarts Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$525/wk
Population (ERP)
720
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.3%
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
#175
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
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
- 39.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3948th in Australia
- State rank
- 1212th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #175 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #389 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 90%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $528
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $720,000
- Median price change
- -10.7%
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
720(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 51th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +2.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in NSW
- 51th 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 +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 766
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $777
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 99 of 444
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 33.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 323 / 0 / 21 (+ 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 54
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 23
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment41
- Malicious Damage To Property39
- Motor Vehicle Theft19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault25
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
- 848
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Stuarts Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 848 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 53 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.1 km awayView 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Stuarts Point Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cavanaghs Stuarts Depot
- Ocean Av After Sixth Av
- Stuarts Point Convention Centre, Grassy Head Rd
- Stuarts Point Convention Centre, Grassy Head Rd
- Stuarts Point PS
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
40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 libraries · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Well connected by public transport — 28 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 78/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.31
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 5.22
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(4)
- Matt's CafeCafe
- Fast food
- Stuarts Point TavernPub
- Ocean Avenue RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(2)
- Stuarts Point Supermarket & Liquor StoreSupermarket
16 Marine Parade
Community(4)
- Stuarts Point Community HallCommunity centre
- Stuarts Point PreschoolKindergarten
- Stuarts Point Branch LibraryLibrary
- Stuarts Point Public SchoolSchool
Stuarts Point
Health & services(1)
- Stuarts Point PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Stuarts Point Workers Recreation and Bowls ClubSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(14)
- SuperCellarsAlcohol
- Stuarts Point Holiday ParkCaravan Site
Marine Parade
- Yarrahapinni (Stuarts Point) Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Coastal Cuts Hair DesignHairdresser
- Parking (8)
- LibertyPetrol station
- Petrol station
- Post Box
- Post office
- Stuarts Point Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Reception Desk
- Shower (3)
- Slipway
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Macksville Hospital (15.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Stuarts Point PharmacyPharmacy
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)
- 26
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.1
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
- 27° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 439 mm · ~55 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 494 mm · ~62 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 252 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 279 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· 3 proposals
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 FIFTEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 FOURTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport27 OCEAN AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Additional Information Requested
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Residential Accommodation24 OCEAN AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision22 MARINE PARADE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 MARINE PARADE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
June 2025
- SubdivisionKIMPTON STREET STUARTS POINT 2441Additional Information Requested
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)34-40 OCEAN AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use5 KIMPTON STREET STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 FOURTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Withdrawn
March 2025
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia906 STUARTS POINT ROAD STUARTS POINT 2441Withdrawn
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision8 MARINE PARADE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 NINTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 MARINE PARADE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 KIRKWOOD PLACE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport6 FIFTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 WALTER CONN ROAD STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
2023· 5 proposals
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces2 WALTER CONN ROAD STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
- Shed12 WALTER CONN ROAD STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
April 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces16 WALTER CONN ROAD STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed6 SEVENTEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development34-40 OCEAN AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
2022· 7 proposals
September 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels194 FISHERMANS REACH ROAD STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed6 SEVENTEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
June 2022
- Shed9 THIRTEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed9 THIRTEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
May 2022
- Home business1 NINETEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
March 2022
- Shed14 OCEAN AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
January 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces33 THIRD AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
2021· 1 proposal
November 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 THIRTEENTH AVENUE STUARTS POINT 2441Determined
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
- Cowper
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONAGHAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.1%Labor 40.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.0 km away).
Coalition 57.6%Labor 42.4%
1.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Stuarts PointLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Scotts HeadLabor 55.0% · Coalition 45.0% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
- South West Rocks SouthLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- South West RocksLabor 40.7% · Coalition 59.3% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
- Eungai CreekLabor 45.1% · Coalition 54.9% TPP (2025)10.1 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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