NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Elizabeth Beach, 2428
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Elizabeth Beach revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. The coast is the anchor, with regional towns nearby for markets, dining and weekend exploring. 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. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker growth momentum and housing affordability relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 49.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 90 of 183
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,541
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 3 / 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)
- 23
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 88.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.7%
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Jacaranda Av At Bellman Av
- Jacaranda Av Before Bellman Av
- Lakeside Cres Opp Marinana Av
- Pacific Palms Recreation Club, The Lakes Way
- The Lakes Way After Bellman Av
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).
42 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)48 HILLSIDE PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 HILLSIDE PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 RIDGELINE COURT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Carport; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool; Supporting Development61 HILLSIDE PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 LETHBRIDGE ROAD ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 RIDGELINE COURT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool7 RIDGELINE COURT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BELLMAN AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure63 HILLSIDE PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure11 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Hot water systems; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool36 JACARANDA AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 LETHBRIDGE ROAD ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 RIDGELINE COURT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Subdivision37 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision2 LAKESIDE CRESCENT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
January 2024
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club3957 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BELLMAN AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club3957 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 PALMTOPS AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Earthworks / change in levels7 LETHBRIDGE ROAD ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
July 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces13 PACIFIC PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development17 PALMTOPS AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Subdivision of landHILLSIDE PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces13 PACIFIC PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development36 JACARANDA AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling13 PALMTOPS AVENUE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development3957 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Recreational Uses3957 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
- Signage3957 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
October 2022
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land5 PACIFIC PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition5 LETHBRIDGE ROAD ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land12 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling11 RIDGELINE COURT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development2 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling11 RIDGELINE COURT ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces69 HILLSIDE PARADE ELIZABETH BEACH 2428Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Entertainment facility; Food and drink premises3957 THE LAKES WAY ELIZABETH BEACH 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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Jacaranda Av at Bellman AvBus stop
- Jacaranda Av before Bellman AvBus stop
- Lakeside Cres opp Marinana AvBus stop
- Mariana Av after Pacific PdeBus stop
- Parking
- Sunset Picnic AreaParking
- Public toilets
- Bistro on WallisRestaurant
- Shower
- 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 17.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6749th in Australia
- State rank
- 2097th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #123 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #200 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bistro on Wallisamenitiesrestaurant
- Jacaranda Av at Bellman Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Jacaranda Av before Bellman Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Lakeside Cres opp Marinana Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Mariana Av after Pacific Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Showeramenitiesshower
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Sunset Picnic Areaamenitiesparking
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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