White Cliffs NSW 2836
White Cliffs is a rural locality in New South Wales, 1,119 km from Sydney CBD, around 14 hours 20 minutes by car. Population is 156; the median age is 56 and the median household income is $32,084 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 5.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $90 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $433. White Cliffs is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 156. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median Land Price
Q4 2025The median land sale price in White Cliffs sits at $3,300 in the December 2025 quarter, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only five sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level. Zoom out: prices have fallen roughly 92% over the past decade — 22.1% per year on average.
Land
$3,300
Based on 5 recorded sales in the quarter.
Houses
$10,250
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is White Cliffs safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in White Cliffs sits in the high band, with 15 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 25% on the prior year.
15 offences
25.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve White Cliffs, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. White Cliffs Public School leads the pack.
- • 17 students in one school (avg 17)
Primary
Walkability
White Cliffs is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in White Cliffs.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 46
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Unincorporated NSW: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
White Cliffs is home to 156 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $32,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
156
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$32,084/yr
Census Median Rent
$90/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg Household Size
1.8
Median Personal Income
$24,544/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
3.8%
Total Dwellings
79
Owner-Occupier Rate
82.1%
Houses
32.9%
Rental Stress
14.6%
Mortgage Stress
16.2%
Work From Home
36.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 98.7%
- Employment Rate
- 50%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Building Approvals: Unincorporated NSW
In the year to August 2026, 3 new dwellings were approved across Unincorporated NSW. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Mutawintji Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Setting
- Elevation
- 164 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2836, 0 of 495 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.6% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2836, 297 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 356 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 6 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Jamie Chaffey The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jamie Chaffey | 37.0% | 63.0% | +5.2 |
| 2022 | Mark Coulton | 32.2% | 67.8% | +0.9 |
| 2019 | Mark Coulton | 33.1% | 66.9% | +1.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Roy Butler Independent
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Roy Butler IND | 66.0% |
| 2019 | Roy Butler | 56.6% |
| 2015 | Kevin Humphries NP | 62.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in White Cliffs?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 156 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about White Cliffs
Is White Cliffs a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in White Cliffs is high (71/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect White Cliffs?
White Cliffs has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of White Cliffs?
White Cliffs, NSW had a population of 156 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for White Cliffs, NSW?
The postcode for White Cliffs, NSW is 2836.
How far is White Cliffs from Sydney?
White Cliffs is 1,119 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 859 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in White Cliffs?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in White Cliffs was $32,084 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in White Cliffs?
There are too few current rental listings in White Cliffs for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $90, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in White Cliffs?
The median age of residents in White Cliffs was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in White Cliffs?
There is 1 school inside the White Cliffs boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the median land price in White Cliffs?
The median sale price for land lots in White Cliffs was $3,300 in the Q4 2025 quarter, based on 5 recorded sales.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in White Cliffs?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does White Cliffs belong to?
White Cliffs sits within the Unincorporated NSW local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much is being built near White Cliffs?
Across Unincorporated NSW, 3 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is White Cliffs in?
White Cliffs sits within the federal Division of Parkes, currently held by Jamie Chaffey (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Q4 2025
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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