NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Hernani, 2453
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Suburb profile
Hernani is a residential smaller community in Clarence Valley with a familiar suburban feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 117
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,375
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 52
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 51.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson12
- Break And Enter Dwelling12
- Domestic Violence Related Assault13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property15
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
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Armidale Rd Before Bald Hills Rd
- Bald Hills Rd After Donellans Rd
- Bald Hills Rd At Cornells Rd
- Bald Hills Rd Before Donellans Rd
- Bald Hills Rd Opp Cornells 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).
15 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure41 HERNANI STATION ROAD HERNANI 2453Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition10544 ARMIDALE ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
October 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Feedlot41 HERNANI STATION ROAD HERNANI 2453Under Assessment
September 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Entertainment associated with existing premises10544 ARMIDALE ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure245 REDLANDS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure245 REDLANDS ROAD HERNANI 2453Withdrawn
2024· 1 proposal
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure90 DONELLANS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)242 FAHEYS AND BULGINS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
August 2023
- Other242 FAHEYS AND BULGINS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Farm buildings134 HERNANI STATION ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
November 2022
- Other242 FAHEYS AND BULGINS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling149 BALD HILLS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
May 2022
- Other242 FAHEYS AND BULGINS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
2021· 1 proposal
October 2021
- Secondary dwelling146 MARENGO ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
2020· 1 proposal
September 2020
- Other242 FAHEYS AND BULGINS ROAD HERNANI 2453Determined
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hernani HallCommunity centre
- Hernani HallParking
- Public toilets
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
- Nicholii Flora ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Recent changes
- Hernani Hallamenitiescommunity_centre
- Hernani Hallamenitiesparking
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Arsoncrime12
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime12
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime13
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime15
- Armidale Rd Before Bald Hills Rdtransport
- Bald Hills Rd After Donellans Rdtransport
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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