NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Crackenback, 2627
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Crackenback is a quieter smaller community in Snowy Monaro Regional, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,374
- Dwelling vacancy
- 57.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 67 of 117
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,819
- Employment rate
- 69.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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 · 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)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $668
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
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 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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 106 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Liquor Offences68
- Malicious Damage To Property34
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault17
- Other Offences19
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis18
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 · 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
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- 387 Alpine Way
- Alpine Way At Bullocks Dr
- Alpine Way At Wollondibby Rd
- Cracken Back Farm Property, Alpine Way
- Cranky Flat Rd At Alpine Way
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
81 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure209 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure386 CRANKY FLAT ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks244 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)POST OFFICE LANE CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure653 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facilityWESTONS ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)WESTONS ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool88 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)785 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure405 CRANKY FLAT ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure405 CRANKY FLAT ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Subdivision309 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 Little Rocky Road Crackenabck NSW 2627Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)1349 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 Rocky Road, Crackenback, NSW 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation8 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
January 2025
- Home business; Erection of a new structure8 MONCKTON ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation17 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision785 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15A STOCKWHIP WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1595 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1595 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1595 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
August 2024
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 STOCKWHIP WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1650 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure290 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Manufactured home2 ROCKY ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
March 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 Australia; Residential Accommodation232 WESTONS ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 LITTLE THREDBO ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
- Subdivision1456 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure653 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Operational consent issued
- Subdivision653 ALPINE WAY CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Subdivision358 FOREST VIEW ROAD CRACKENBACK 2627Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Wildbrumby Schnapps DistilleryAlcohol
- Wildbrumby Schnapps CafeCafe
- Parking
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lake View ParkPark
- Lakeview StagePark
- Village GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 70
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 25.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5933rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1854th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #455 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #850 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Wildbrumby Schnapps Cafeamenitiescafe
- Wildbrumby Schnapps Distilleryamenitiesalcohol
- Liquor Offencescrime68
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime34
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime17
- Other Offencescrime19
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabiscrime18
- 387 Alpine Waytransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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