NSW · Nambucca Valley Council
Warrell Creek, NSW, 2447
Desirability index
#369 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Warrell Creek is a small locality in the Nambucca Valley area, home to around 265 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 649 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+16%), roughly 2449.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $573, 7 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 265
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,258
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 104
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,455
- Employment rate
- 49.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 38
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)
- 649
- Against the person
- 158
- Against property
- 270
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,449.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +16.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order48
- Breach Bail Conditions50
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment54
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Steal From Motor Vehicle48
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
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albert Dr At Wesley Av
- Albert Dr At Wesley Av
- Albert Dr Opp Wesley Av
- Pacific Hwy At Mill Lane
- Pacific Hwy At Mill Lane
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).
34 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 MAIN STREET DONNELLYVILLE 2447Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure192 GIINAGAY WAY WARRELL CREEK 2447Operational consent issued
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 MAIN STREET DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool174 ROSEWOOD ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision11 O'DELLS ROAD DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
April 2025
- SubdivisionMILL LANE WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportO'DELLS ROAD DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 PARKINS CLOSE WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
July 2024
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure31 WESLEY AVENUE DONNELLYVILLE 2447Operational consent issued
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportO'DELLS ROAD DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 MAIN STREET DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 Main Street. Donnellyville. 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
2023· 10 proposals
September 2023
- Flood mitigation work; Erection of a new structure11A ALBERT DRIVE DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision17 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
- DwellingGIINAGAY WAY WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land9 MILL LANE WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
- Dwelling; Other32 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Other11 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
March 2023
- Subdivision of landGIINAGAY WAY WARRELL CREEK 2447Withdrawn
January 2023
- Flood mitigation work11A ALBERT DRIVE DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
- Flood mitigation work; Earthworks / change in levels; Farm buildings11A ALBERT DRIVE DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision of land17 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- OtherLot 32/ part 11 Sonnys Road Warrell Creek NSW 2447Determined
September 2022
- Shed17 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces17 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
May 2022
- DwellingMAIN STREET DONNELLYVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision of landMill Lane Warrell CreekDetermined
February 2022
- ShedMILL LANE WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
- Shed17 SONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
2021· 4 proposals
October 2021
- Shed278A GIINAGAY WAY WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
August 2021
- Subdivision of landSONNYS ROAD WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
July 2021
- Dual occupancyLot 6, 98 O'Dells Road Warrell CreekDetermined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development8 PARKINS CLOSE WARRELL CREEK 2447Determined
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Giinagay Way at Mill LaneBus stop
- Parking (2)
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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 20.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #369 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Albert Dr At Wesley Avtransport
- Albert Dr At Wesley Avtransport
- Albert Dr Opp Wesley Avtransport
- Pacific Hwy At Mill Lanetransport
- Pacific Hwy At Mill Lanetransport
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning8 PARKINS CLOSE WARRELL CREEK 2447Lodged 02 Jul 2021 · Determined
- Dual occupancyplanningLot 6, 98 O'Dells Road Warrell CreekLodged 21 Jul 2021 · Determined
- DwellingplanningGIINAGAY WAY WARRELL CREEK 2447Lodged 04 Sep 2023 · Determined
- DwellingplanningMAIN STREET DONNELLYVILLE 2447Lodged 12 May 2022 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning8 PARKINS CLOSE WARRELL CREEK 2447Lodged 27 Nov 2024 · 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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