NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Wherrol Flat, 2429
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wherrol Flat offers a slower smaller community life in Mid-Coast, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,162
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 147
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,305
- Employment rate
- 53.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 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)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order42
- Breach Bail Conditions34
- Domestic Violence Related Assault53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property40
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
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- 277 Caparra Rd
- 29 Caparra Rd
- Big Run Rd At Mount Pleasant Rd
- Butchers Creek Rd At Lochinvar Rd
- Wherrol Flat Rd Opp Bimbadeen 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).
42 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure256 TURNBACK ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure79 CAPARRA ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation1114 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport5 BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure912 BLACK FLAT LANE WHERROL FLAT 2429Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment38 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1266 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment38 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation763 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1307 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Withdrawn
September 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Camping ground; Recreation facility (outdoor)97 BIG RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space392 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1266 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
July 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment38 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development735 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
July 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees1114 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
May 2023
- Shed126 BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Dwelling1286 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development87 BUTCHERS CREEK ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Shed1300 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Other170 BIG RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
April 2023
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development126A BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Subdivision of land417 LITTLE RUN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling21 BALTONS ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
September 2022
- Dual occupancy; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1135 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces115 BEITIBOMBI CREEK ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Shed1306 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
May 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs89 Lochinvar Road Wherrol flat 2429Determined
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencingWHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy126A BIMBADEEN ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Withdrawn
February 2022
- Farm buildings912 BLACK FLAT LANE WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development431 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Shed; OtherCAPARRA ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
- Development Application74 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development1205 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Operational consent requested
- Dual occupancy1135 WHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
August 2021
- DwellingWHERROL FLAT ROAD WHERROL FLAT 2429Determined
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)
- 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)
- 14
- 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
- 32.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4862nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1555th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #320 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #648 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 Ordercrime42
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime34
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime63
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime40
- 277 Caparra Rdtransport
- 29 Caparra Rdtransport
- Big Run Rd At Mount Pleasant Rdtransport
- Butchers Creek Rd At Lochinvar Rdtransport
- Wherrol Flat Rd Opp Bimbadeen 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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