Darawank, NSW 2428 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Darawank is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2428, home to 451 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 219 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$335 /wk
Population451
Median age52
Area32.6 km²
To CBD219 km
LGAMid-Coast

Demographics

Population
451
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,285 /week
Median personal income
$610 /week
Median family income
$1,593 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mid-Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Mid North Coast
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyne
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$335 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Hallidays Point Public School Primary · Government
  • Great Lakes College Senior Campus Secondary · Government
  • Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • The Lakes Way Before Failford Rd bus · 56 m
  • The Lakes Way After Ton O Fun Rd bus · 130 m
  • Failford Rd After The Lakes Way bus · 178 m
  • 69 Glider Av bus · 272 m
  • 83 Glider Av bus · 300 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
  • Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 87.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 87.2% of the 335 resolvable premises in Darawank. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 11.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 87.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,862 across postcode 2428 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 525 violent offences, 479 theft, 260 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Darawank?

Darawank (NSW 2428) had 451 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Darawank?

The median advertised rent in Darawank is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Darawank?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Darawank covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hallidays Point Public School (7.8 km), Great Lakes College Senior Campus (7.9 km), Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Darawank?

Darawank is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Darawank?

Across postcode 2428, 1,862 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (525), theft (479), other (260). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Darawank?

In Darawank, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (87.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Darawank?

16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Darawank centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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