NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Pampoolah, 2430
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast, Pampoolah keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, 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. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,288
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 159
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,324
- Employment rate
- 44.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 9 / 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)
- $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)
- 44
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 104
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.8%
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
Public transport
39 public transport stops in this suburb
- 211 Pampoolah Rd
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden, Pampoolah Rd
- Old Bar Rd At Crows Nest Rd
- Old Bar Rd At Half Chain Rd
- Pampoolah Rd After Gum Cl
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).
36 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation50 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures121 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
October 2025
- Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia63 GRACELANDS PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry45 CROWS NEST ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility; Hours of operation and trading328 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Supporting Development5 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation108 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool183 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure111 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 MULLALONE PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 IBIS LANE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)58 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space99 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation108 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool296 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool35 WOODLANDS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Farm stay accommodation58 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
July 2023
- Other43 REDBANK ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces82 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
April 2023
- Other347 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Demolition428 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy122 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Other213 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Withdrawn
October 2022
- Dwelling428 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
September 2022
- Dual occupancy16805 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
August 2022
- Other150 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
May 2022
- Dual occupancy41 GUM CLOSE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
March 2022
- Shed103 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development82 MALCOLMS ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2022
- Attached dwelling23 NEWBY ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling296 OLD BAR ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development135 PAMPOOLAH ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling25 JONNEL HEIGHTS PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
March 2021
- Other45 CROWS NEST ROAD PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
January 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees4 ARCADIA PLACE PAMPOOLAH 2430Determined
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
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial GardensCrematorium
- Public toilets
- Taree Motorcycle ClubSports centre
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- 27.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5647th in Australia
- State rank
- 1771st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #416 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #786 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
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardensamenitiescrematorium
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Taree Motorcycle Clubamenitiessports_centre
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime246
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime547
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime396
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime367
- 211 Pampoolah Rdtransport
- Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden, Pampoolah 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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