Nambucca Valley
Darkwood
Darkwood at a glance
Median house
$1,100,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
84
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
237
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Darkwood.
Darkwood is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,100,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,100,000
Sales data pending
$240,480
Sales data pending
84
Average days to sell
237
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.75%
Based on $1,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.49%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202684 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
237
Median age
47
Family households
57%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darkwood.
Local schools for Darkwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orama Public School
Non-Government Schools
Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Darkwood.
- What is the median house price in Darkwood?
- The median house price in Darkwood, NSW 2454 is $1,100,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Darkwood postcode?
- Darkwood is in the 2454 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Darkwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Darkwood?
- There are 2 schools serving Darkwood on this page, including Orama Public School, Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education.
- How walkable is Darkwood?
- Darkwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Darkwood?
- Darkwood is close to Orama, Maynards Plains, Dorrigo Mountain, Bielsdown Hills, Moonpar.
- What is the population of Darkwood?
- Darkwood has approximately 237 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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