NSW · Clarence Valley Council
The Whiteman, 2460
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Suburb profile
The Whiteman is a residential smaller community in Clarence Valley with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 158
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,770
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 63
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,855
- Employment rate
- 57.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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)
- $450
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $530
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $486
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 170
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)
- 22
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 139.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order298
- Breach Bail Conditions527
- Domestic Violence Related Assault274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment387
- Malicious Damage To Property339
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
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- 228 Whiteman Creek Rd
- Rogan Bridge Rd At McGraths Lane
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp Ellem Lane
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp Ellem Lane
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp McGraths Lane
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).
14 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure190 MCGRATHS LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
2024· 2 proposals
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)190 MCGRATHS LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure190 MCGRATHS LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Withdrawn
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1119 ROGAN BRIDGE ROAD THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool120 PUNT LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing1030 ROGAN BRIDGE ROAD THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed186 WHITEMAN CREEK ROAD THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
2022· 5 proposals
August 2022
- Shed92 PUNT LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing17 TAYLORS LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
February 2022
- Shed87 WHITEMAN CREEK ROAD THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing120 PUNT LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
- Shed17 TAYLORS LANE THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Dwelling87 WHITEMAN CREEK ROAD THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing227 WHITEMAN CREEK ROAD THE WHITEMAN 2460Determined
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Eastland ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 1
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
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime298
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime527
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime387
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime339
- 228 Whiteman Creek Rdtransport
- Rogan Bridge Rd At McGraths Lanetransport
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp Ellem Lanetransport
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp Ellem Lanetransport
- Rogan Bridge Rd Opp McGraths Lanetransport
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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