Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 439 mm · ~55 rainy days
NSW · Kempsey Council
Yarravel, 2440
Population
1,182
Median age
47
Median income
$1,326/wk
Employed
50.7%
Languages at home
2.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Kempsey, Yarravel 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. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 28.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5544th in Australia
- State rank
- 1748th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #406 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #770 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
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $380
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $490
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 112
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
Population
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,326
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 435
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 50.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 40 / 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.
Community & culture
2.6% speak a language other than English at home; 5.8% born overseas
- Language at home
- 1,103 English only · 30 other
- Non-English at home
- 2.6%
- Born overseas
- 65 (5.8%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 105 (8.9%)
- Australian citizens
- 1,121
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 208
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 80
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 176
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 95.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order264
- Breach Bail Conditions556
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment411
- Malicious Damage To Property362
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
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 896
- Aldavilla 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
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aldavilla Primary School
- Armidale Rd Opp Sherwood Rd
- Crottys Lane At Bushland Dr
- Link Rd Opp Steeles Creek Rd
- Ronella Dr Turnaround
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)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 494 mm · ~62 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 252 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 279 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
38 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structureWALSH LANE YARRAVEL 2440Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 HILLVIEW DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 ACACIA PLACE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structureWALSH LANE YARRAVEL 2440Withdrawn
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah90 BUSHLAND DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Withdrawn
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 JACK RICHARDSON DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport70 FERRIER DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure103 CROTTYS LANE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool132 JOHN LANE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 HILLVIEW DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 HAVEN CRESCENT YARRAVEL 2440Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Farm building133 ARMIDALE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 FERRIER DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure154 ARMIDALE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Deferred Commencement
2024· 5 proposals
September 2024
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 ARMIDALE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation154 ARMIDALE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation402 ARMIDALE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia57 HILLVIEW DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool27 WATTLE PLACE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool101 CROTTYS LANE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
September 2023
- Shed77 JOHN LANE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land30 BUSHLAND DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land17 SHERWOOD ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Shed21 ACACIA PLACE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
2022· 11 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Other1 MAGPIE PLACE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development35 IRONBARK CRESCENT YARRAVEL 2440Determined
August 2022
- Subdivision of landWARATAH DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing23 STRINGY BARK CRESCENT YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development154 ARMIDALE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development47 BRUSHBOX CRESCENT YARRAVEL 2440Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed10 ALLISON LANE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling33 ANDALA ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
March 2022
- Educational establishment15 SHERWOOD ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing84 BUSHLAND DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
January 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing79 WARATAH DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Shed79 CROTTYS LANE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
August 2021
- Shed55 JOHN LANE ROAD YARRAVEL 2440Determined
July 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed70 BUSHLAND DRIVE YARRAVEL 2440Determined
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)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Follow directions on site. Exercise caution. <strong>Sealed Roads – Line Marking Program</strong>Aldavilla rd- to completeAldavilla Rd12 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Exercise caution. Follow directions on site. Expect delays. Sweeping of sealing works, planned from 8:00am to 11:00 am, 12/06/2026.Sherwood Road and Hillview Drive intersectionLine Marking ProgramSherwood Road, Hillview Dr11 Jun 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
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
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime264
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime556
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime411
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime362
- Aldavilla Primary Schooltransport
- Armidale Rd Opp Sherwood Rdtransport
- Crottys Lane At Bushland Drtransport
- Link Rd Opp Steeles Creek Rdtransport
- Ronella Dr Turnaroundtransport
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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