NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Darawank, 2428
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast, Darawank keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 451
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,285
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 168
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 47%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 12 / 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)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 207
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)
- 40
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 88.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order133
- Breach Bail Conditions216
- Domestic Violence Related Assault185
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment205
- Malicious Damage To Property170
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
32 public transport stops in this suburb
- The Lakes Way After Ton O Fun Rd
- The Lakes Way At Timber Tops Dr
- The Lakes Way Before Failford Rd
- The Lakes Way Opp Aquatic Rd
- The Lakes Way Opp Timber Tops Dr
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).
45 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool221 MANNS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling4 LAURINA DRIVE DARAWANK 2428Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)24 FAILFORD ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1095 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19A AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 RIVERVIEW PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space17 DARAWANK CLOSE DARAWANK 2428Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure661 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33A WARDS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation661 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Withdrawn
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support83 Manns Road Darawank 2428Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty; Mooring83 Manns Road Darawank 2428Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport43 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 BUTEA CLOSE DARAWANK 2428Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah37 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures611 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use611 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 LAURINA DRIVE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 AYLEN PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure99 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
2023· 9 proposals
September 2023
- Shed; Change of use6 TON O FUN ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling12 LAURINA DRIVE DARAWANK 2428Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land1079 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4 RIVERVIEW PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Other76 AQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing1399 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing758 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
March 2023
- Shed25 OSPREY PLACE DARAWANK 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing5 SERENE CLOSE DARAWANK 2428Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels191 MANNS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
July 2022
- Other845 THE LAKES WAY DARAWANK 2428Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs221 MANNS ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing97 GLIDER AVENUE DARAWANK 2428Determined
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- DwellingAQUATIC ROAD DARAWANK 2428Determined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Darawank War Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 33.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4622nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1478th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #286 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #594 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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime133
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime216
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime185
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime205
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime170
- The Lakes Way After Ton O Fun Rdtransport
- The Lakes Way At Timber Tops Drtransport
- The Lakes Way Before Failford Rdtransport
- The Lakes Way Opp Aquatic Rdtransport
- The Lakes Way Opp Timber Tops Drtransport
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)
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