NSW · Ballina Council
Wardell, NSW, 2477
Suburb snapshot
Wardell is a New South Wales suburb. Data for this suburb is still being populated — check back as collectors add population, crime, schools, and local activity. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,254
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 332
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,569
- Employment rate
- 50.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 29 / 10 / 9
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)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 59
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)
- 523
- Against the person
- 136
- Against property
- 261
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 630.1
- Year-on-year change
- +3.2%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Fraud33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment40
- Malicious Damage To Property62
- Steal From Motor Vehicle47
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 952
- Wardell Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
40 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool134 PINE STREET WARDELL 2477Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development33B RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Under Assessment
April 2026
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Playground equipment; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Building identification sign; Car park; Community health service facility; Community facility50 BATH STREET WARDELL 2477Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 FITZROY STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage20 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure171 GUBAY ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport50 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool45 CARLISLE STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision of land; Earthworks / change in levels6-20 FITZROY STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support26-30 FITZROY STREET WARDELL 2477Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences44 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport6 LINDSAY CRESCENT WARDELL 2477Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation46 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool870 PIMLICO ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
2024· 9 proposals
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport6 LINDSAY CRESCENT WARDELL 2477Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Exhibition home1018/-/DP1284392Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia9 SINCLAIR STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Residential Accommodation2 BLOSSOM PLACE WARDELL 2477Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure171 GUBAY ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision23 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 BATH STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
March 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility3 SINCLAIR STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool870 PIMLICO ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed; OtherWARDELL ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
May 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Other60 SALTWATER CREEK ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing4 Cedar St WardellDetermined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 CEDAR STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
2022· 9 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling1266 WARDELL ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development44 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition10 BRIDGE DRIVE WARDELL 2477Determined
- Subdivision of land56-58 FITZROY STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
June 2022
- Other; Change of use997 PIMLICO ROAD WARDELL 2477Determined
May 2022
- Shed17 CEDAR STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levels246 HILLSIDE LANE WARDELL 2477Withdrawn
February 2022
- Dwelling119 THURGATES LANE WARDELL 2477Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development33B RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Withdrawn
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Other9 FITZROY STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
August 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs81 CARLISLE STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
- Other41 CARLISLE STREET WARDELL 2477Determined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Fitzroy Street ReservePark
- Little Pimlico Island Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Recent changes
- Fitzroy Street Reservegovernmentpark
- Little Pimlico Island Nature Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning44 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Lodged 07 Sep 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning33B RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Lodged 24 Jan 2022 · Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning4 CEDAR STREET WARDELL 2477Lodged 06 Jan 2023 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning6 LINDSAY CRESCENT WARDELL 2477Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning6 LINDSAY CRESCENT WARDELL 2477Lodged 31 Oct 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fencesplanning44 RICHMOND STREET WARDELL 2477Lodged 16 May 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolplanning134 PINE STREET WARDELL 2477Lodged 22 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning81 CARLISLE STREET WARDELL 2477Lodged 30 Aug 2021 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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