NSW · Tweed Council
Stokers Siding, 2484
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Tweed, Stokers Siding combines local convenience with the appeal of a smaller community that feels genuinely its own. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 692
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,492
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 251
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 51.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 26 / 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)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $790
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 75
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)
- 43
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions140
- Fraud65
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment80
- Malicious Damage To Property129
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault81
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
- 962
- Stokers Siding 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
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- 875 Smiths Creek Rd
- 888 Smiths Creek Rd
- Adcocks Rd At Gurrinyah Dr
- Yarrabee Tce After Coolamon Ct
- Yarrabee Tce Opp Coolamon Ct
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).
25 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure261 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Under Assessment
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces30 GURRINYAH DRIVE STOKERS SIDING 2484Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure309 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building64 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development223 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Withdrawn
July 2024
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)223 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 SUMMER HILL CLOSE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building64 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool835 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
November 2023
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)223 NOLANS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Camping ground774 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Withdrawn
August 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Recreational Uses309 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
July 2023
- Other10 YARRABEE TERRACE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing185 BLAKENEYS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing100 ADCOCKS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development888 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing38 SUMMER HILL CLOSE STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed888 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; Other729 SMITHS CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- Recreational Uses; Other4 TUNNEL ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
June 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed198 STOKERS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
May 2021
- Shed163 BLAKENEYS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
April 2021
- Shed242 STOKERS ROAD STOKERS SIDING 2484Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling48 GURRINYAH DRIVE STOKERS SIDING 2484Withdrawn
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
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Cafe
- Firepit (8)
- Kitchen
- Picnic Table (7)
- Playground
- Public toilets
- 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)
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4002nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1264th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #194 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #452 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
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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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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