NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Diamond Beach, 2430
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Diamond Beach wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,012
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,331
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 100 of 476
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,658
- Employment rate
- 50.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 25 / 37 / 3
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)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 263
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)
- 106
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 35
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 104.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
- Breach Bail Conditions547
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
- Malicious Damage To Property367
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,021
- Hallidays Point Public SchoolPrimary
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 · 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
Public transport
32 public transport stops in this suburb
- Diamond Beach Rd Opp Fantail Rise
- Diamond Beach Rd Opp Vincent Cl
- Diamond Dr Opp Diamond Beach Shops
- Figtree Dr Before Old Soldiers Rd
- Old Soldiers Rd Opp Diamond Beach Rd
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).
228 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 IVORY STREET DIAMOND BEACH 2430Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17 IVORY STREET DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation391 DIAMOND BEACH ROAD DIAMOND BEACH 2430Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation22 SEAVIEW STREET DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 LACE COURT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 YACHT WAY DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 PLATINUM STREET DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation64 ANNIVERSARY DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia38 SALTWATER CRESCENT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 PANORAMA DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation2 OLAX PLACE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 DRIFT RETREAT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 SILK CRESCENT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure64 ANNIVERSARY DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation391 DIAMOND BEACH ROAD DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 SILK CRESCENT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Subdivision532 OLD SOLDIERS ROAD DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 THE SANDS WAY DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision391 DIAMOND BEACH ROAD DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 YACHT WAY DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision3 LACE COURT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation41 SILK CRESCENT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1 FIGTREE DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Subdivision13 FIGTREE DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation60 SHORES CRESCENT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 GOLDEN DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 JUBILEE PARADE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure391 DIAMOND BEACH ROAD DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
September 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation64 ANNIVERSARY DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks8 SILK CRESCENT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 SUMMER HAZE CIRCUIT DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 EMERALD DRIVE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 YACHT WAY DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 YACHT WAY DIAMOND BEACH 2430Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 YACHT WAY DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation43 SAPPHIRE PARADE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 IVORY STREET DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 IVORY STREET DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision391 DIAMOND BEACH ROAD DIAMOND BEACH 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation2 WHALES PARADE DIAMOND BEACH 2430Under Assessment
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Diamond Beach ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
- 32.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4958th in Australia
- State rank
- 1584th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #87 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #158 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
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- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime246
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime547
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime396
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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