Property market & development

Darawank property market, zoning & development — NSW 2428

Darawank is a small locality of about 500 people in NSW’s Mid-Coast, made up almost entirely of houses. With a median weekly rent of $335 and mid-sized households averaging 2.6 people, this page brings together verified ABS Census measures to help you gauge the local market and where Darawank blocks may hold value. Then audit a specific block to see its exact value and development potential.

Postcode 2428Mid-CoastNSW
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Market snapshot

Darawank property market snapshot

Median weekly rent
$335/wk
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400/mo
Median household income
$1,285/wk
Population
451
Median age
52
Avg household size
2.6
Private dwellings
168
Apartments
0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 · Reference: August 2021 · Suburb-level

Prices & value

Darawank house & unit prices — and what yours is worth

We don't publish current Darawank sale prices yet. Individual sale records are not published here. Figures shown are suburb-level medians from ABS/Census sources — audit an exact address for property-specific analysis. The figures above are ABS Census measures; for a current, address-specific estimate and value-add scenarios, audit the exact property.

Lifestyle

Darawank schools, transport & lifestyle

Schools
0
Ovals & sports grounds
0
Parks
1
Public transport stops
8
Shops
0

Source: OpenStreetMap · as of August 2026 · indicative, counted within the suburb boundary

Value-add

What could you do with a Darawank property?

General value-add directions — none of these imply approval for any specific site. Exact feasibility depends on the block and its planning controls.

Cosmetic renovation

Refresh kitchens, bathrooms and finishes to lift value without structural change.

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Second-storey addition

Add living space upward where the existing dwelling and site allow.

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Dual occupancy

Two dwellings on one lot can be viable on suitable blocks under the right controls.

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Granny flat

A secondary dwelling can add rental income or flexible family space.

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Subdivision

Larger or wider lots may support subdivision, subject to minimum-lot rules.

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Knockdown rebuild

Replacing an older dwelling can unlock a site’s full potential.

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Zoning & planning

Darawank zoning and planning controls

What you can build in Darawank

Primary residential zoneR5 — Large Lot Residential
Planning instrumentGreat Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014; Greater Taree Local Environmental Plan 2010
What the zone allowslarge-lot, semi-rural residential living
Dual occupancy (duplex)Generally limited in large-lot zones
Secondary dwelling (granny flat)Generally permitted on residential lots that meet the NSW housing SEPP criteria
SubdivisionConstrained by large minimum lot sizes

A general guide from the zoning below — exact controls vary by address, instrument and proposal. Audit an exact Darawank address →

Darawank's residential land is zoned R5 Large Lot Residential, R1 General Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential — the starting point for what can be built, before address-level controls.

Residential
R5 Large Lot ResidentialR1 General ResidentialR3 Medium Density Residential
Business & centres
E4 General Industrial
Recreation
W2 Recreational Waterways
Environmental & conservation
C2 Environmental ConservationC3 Environmental ManagementC1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
Rural
RU2 Rural LandscapeRU1 Primary Production
Special purpose
SP2 Infrastructure

Planning instrument: Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014; Greater Taree Local Environmental Plan 2010.

NSW's low- and mid-rise housing reforms are progressively lifting what's permissible near centres and transport across the state, so a Darawank site's potential today can differ from its history. Exact controls — zone, height, floor-space ratio, minimum lot size, heritage and any coastal or environmental overlays — vary by address, planning instrument, site and proposal. Confirm them for a specific site.

Zoning source: NSW ePlanning (EPI Primary Planning Layers) · as of August 2026. General and qualified — verify controls for any specific address.

Questions

Darawank duplex, zoning & market FAQs

Can I build a duplex (dual occupancy) in Darawank?

Often, yes — on a qualifying lot. Darawank's residential land is zoned R5, R1, R3, where dual occupancy is generally permissible on sites that meet the minimum lot size and other controls under Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014; Greater Taree Local Environmental Plan 2010. Whether a specific block qualifies depends on its size, shape and frontage — audit an exact Darawank address to confirm.

Can I build a granny flat in Darawank?

Usually, yes — on a suitable residential lot. A secondary dwelling (granny flat) is generally permitted on residential lots in Darawank that meet the NSW housing SEPP criteria for lot size and setbacks. Audit your Darawank address to check feasibility for the exact site.

Can I subdivide a property in Darawank?

Sometimes — it depends on your block. Subdivision in Darawank is governed by the minimum lot size for the zone under Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014; Greater Taree Local Environmental Plan 2010; larger or wider lots have the most potential. Audit an exact address to see whether subdivision is on the table.

What can you build in Darawank?

Darawank's residential land is primarily zoned R5 Large Lot Residential, which allows large-lot, semi-rural residential living. Exact controls vary by address — audit a specific Darawank block for what it can become.

What are the current Darawank house and unit prices?

We don't publish current sale prices on this page yet — the figures shown are measured ABS Census medians, not live sale data. For a current, address-specific value estimate, run a free Upblock audit.

Where does the Darawank data come from?

Population, dwelling and median figures are from the ABS 2021 Census; amenity counts from OpenStreetMap; zoning from the NSW ePlanning planning layers. Each is labelled with its source.

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Disclaimer: Upblock provides indicative property insights for research purposes only. All information should be verified independently with qualified professionals. This is not financial, legal, or professional advice. Estimates and scenarios are indicative only and do not constitute property valuations.