NSW · Nambucca Valley Council
Newee Creek, 2447
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Newee Creek is a quieter smaller community in Nambucca Valley, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, 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.
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, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,347
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 161
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,695
- Employment rate
- 54.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 38
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
- 10
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 95.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order48
- Breach Bail Conditions50
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment54
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Steal From Motor Vehicle48
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
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- 128 Newee Creek Rd
- Newee Creek Rd After Soldier Settlers Rd
- Newee Creek Rd At Richards Lane
- Newee Creek Rd At Soldier Settlers Rd
- Newee Creek Rd Opp Richards 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).
115 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 HOPEWOOD CRESCENT NEWEE CREEK 2447Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)87 SADDLEBACK WAY NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure65 HOPEWOOD CRESCENT NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 SOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision158 IRVINES ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure196 NEWEE CREEK ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 SOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationNEWEE CREEK ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)135 HAWKS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support87 SADDLEBACK WAY NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
November 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure39 TREETOPS PLACE NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space115 MILLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Subdivision532-657 NEWEE CREEK ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia249 RICHARDS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureSOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 HAWKS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation77 Saddleback Way Newee CreekDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation87 SADDLEBACK WAY NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
July 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers; Supporting DevelopmentSOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- 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; Landscaping material supply72 SIDING ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 WIRRIMBI ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)135 HAWKS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
May 2025
- Subdivision69 WIRRIMBI ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 SOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision40 SOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationRICHARDS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Subdivision14 IRVINES ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 TREETOPS PLACE NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Moveable dwelling224 IRVINES ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 MACKAY PLACE NEWEE CREEK 2447Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)255 NEWEE CREEK ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure196 NEWEE CREEK ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
January 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support255 newee creek road newee creekDetermined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationSOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support24 TREETOPS PLACE NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure87 WIRRIMBI ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 HOPEWOOD CRESCENT NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision103 SOLDIER SETTLERS ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure23 PADE CRESCENT NEWEE CREEK 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure197 NEWEE CREEK ROAD NEWEE CREEK 2447Deferred Commencement
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
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)
- 0
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
- 31.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5122nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1624th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #349 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #690 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 Ordercrime48
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime50
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime54
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime47
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime48
- 128 Newee Creek Rdtransport
- Newee Creek Rd After Soldier Settlers Rdtransport
- Newee Creek Rd At Richards Lanetransport
- Newee Creek Rd At Soldier Settlers Rdtransport
- Newee Creek Rd Opp Richards 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)
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