Hernani, NSW 2453 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hernani is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2453, home to 117 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 415 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 117
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $662 /week
- Median family income
- $1,624 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $183 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Hernani Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Armidale Rd After Bald Hills Rd
- Armidale Rd Before Bald Hills Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.2% of the 53 resolvable premises in Hernani. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 3.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2453 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 27 property damage, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hernani?
Hernani (NSW 2453) had 117 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Hernani?
The median advertised rent in Hernani is $183/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hernani?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hernani covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hernani Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hernani?
Hernani is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hernani?
Across postcode 2453, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (27), theft (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hernani?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hernani centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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