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East Wardell suburb profile

East Wardell is a small rural-residential locality on the Richmond River floodplain in the Northern Rivers, adjoining the village of Wardell. The area is defined by low-density homes, hobby farms and agricultural paddocks, with many properties fronting river flats, creeks and pockets of remnant bush. Everyday life is quiet and outdoors-focused, with boating, fishing and birdwatching common pastimes, while nearby towns provide shopping and services. Good local road links make regional centres accessible for work and education, yet the suburb retains a country feel that appeals to people seeking a riverside lifestyle away from the city.

East Wardell property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, East Wardell sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units.

Over the last three months two houses were reported sold; there haven't been enough recent unit sales to produce a reliable unit sales count.

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East Wardell demographics

East Wardell is a small community of 312 people with a median age of 44. The typical household earns $1,550 a week, roughly $80,600 a year.

The local mix of families is led by couple families without children at 41.5%, with couple families with children making up 36.2% (there are 39 and 34 of those families respectively). Together those two groups account for about 77.7% of families. One-parent families represent 17.0% and other families 5.3%.

Homes in East Wardell are predominantly owner-occupied: about three in four are owned either outright (42.6%) or with a mortgage (30.6%), while 26.9% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near East Wardell

Some popular suburbs near East Wardell include:

  • Wardell: A village on the Richmond River with a strong small-town, riverfront character.
  • Meerschaum Vale: Semi-rural locality with rolling farmland and a quiet valley setting.
  • Broadwater: Coastal village with river and estuary scenery, and a small community atmosphere.
  • Uralba: Mostly rural, known for its nature reserve and forested ridgelines.
  • West Ballina: Residential suburb offering easy access to Ballina's shops and nearby beaches.

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