NSW · Nambucca Valley Council
Way Way, 2447
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Way Way offers a slower smaller community life in Nambucca Valley, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,375
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 113
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Employment rate
- 46.6%
- 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
- 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)
- 25
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +13.9%
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
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Giinagay Way At Scotts Head Rd
- Scotts Head Rd At Giinagay Way
- Scotts Head Rd At Giinagay Way
- Scotts Head Rd Before Grassy Head Rd
- Scotts Head Rd Opp Grassy Head 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).
46 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah20 CLAYHOLES ROAD WAY WAY 2447Under Assessment
May 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Camping ground842 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool133 CLAYHOLES ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1063 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Deferred Commencement
May 2025
- Subdivision774 GRASSY HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
2024· 7 proposals
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure935 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 ORANGEBLOSSOM GROVE WAY WAY 2447Determined
April 2024
- Subdivision774 GRASSY HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1063 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
February 2024
- Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry8 EDDY CLOSE WAY WAY 2447Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structureHAKEA ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation3A SEA BREEZE PLACE WAY WAY 2447Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation3A SEA BREEZE PLACE WAY WAY 2447Deferred Commencement
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation749 GRASSY HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces36 WAY WAY CREEK ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces216 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling987 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
March 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Shed638 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Shed8 EDDY CLOSE WAY WAY 2447Determined
February 2023
- Shed228 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy17 ORANGEBLOSSOM GROVE WAY WAY 2447Determined
2022· 15 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling638 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces755 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
September 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels696A GRASSY HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling11 MELALEUCA PLACE WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces48 COOKIES LANE WAY WAY 2447Determined
July 2022
- Other11 OCEAN RIDGE DRIVE WAY WAY 2447Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy3 OCEAN RIDGE DRIVE WAY WAY 2447Withdrawn
May 2022
- Secondary dwelling987 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling736 GRASSY HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Dwelling11 OCEAN RIDGE DRIVE WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces30 SEASCAPE PLACE WAY WAY 2447Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 SEA BREEZE PLACE WAY WAY 2447Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Shed696 GRASSY HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
February 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces30 SEASCAPE PLACE WAY WAY 2447Determined
January 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels11 OCEAN RIDGE DRIVE WAY WAY 2447Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling1008 SCOTTS HEAD ROAD WAY WAY 2447Determined
November 2021
- Dual occupancy1 OCEAN RIDGE DRIVE WAY WAY 2447Determined
September 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees4 SEA BREEZE PLACE WAY WAY 2447Determined
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Parking (2)
- 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
- Henstock ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- 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)
- 2
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 16.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6761st in Australia
- State rank
- 2101st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #572 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1022 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
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime48
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime50
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime54
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime47
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime48
- Giinagay Way At Scotts Head 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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