As you drive out from Bellingen and head up Darkwood Road, you soon realise you have entered, without argument, one of the region's most picturesque valleys, Thora. Driving up scenic Darkwood Road (no through traffic) you get that sense of being a million miles from anywhere, where the air is clean, the rivers and creeks are pure, the land is fertile, and the bush and rainforest is un-spoilt.
Once we reach our destination you immediately feel relaxed, surrounded by a stunning natural backdrop and absolute tranquility, you really have left the hustle and bustle behind. There's something quite magical and healing about the Thora Valley and you can certainly feel it at this property.
The size of Darkwood is approximately 142.7 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 89.5% of total area. The population of Darkwood in 2016 was 177 people. By 2021 the population was 237 showing a population growth of 33.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Darkwood is 60-69 years. Households in Darkwood are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Darkwood work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 71.40% of the homes in Darkwood were owner-occupied compared with 77.30% in 2016.
Darkwood has 87 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Darkwood have seen a 17.21% increase in median value. As at 30 November 2025:
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