Clearfield at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,359
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Clearfield.
The postcode for Clearfield is 2469 (NSW).
Clearfield (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Clearfield has roughly 4,359 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Clearfield scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clearfield's population at 4,359, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,359
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,359
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Clearfield.
Local schools for Clearfield
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Government School Catchment
Rappville Public School
Leeville Public School
Baryulgil Public School
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Frequently asked
About Clearfield.
- What is the Clearfield postcode?
- Clearfield is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Clearfield?
- Clearfield is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clearfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Clearfield?
- There are 13 schools serving Clearfield on this page, including Rappville Public School, Leeville Public School, Baryulgil Public School.
- How walkable is Clearfield?
- Clearfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Clearfield?
- Clearfield is close to Kippenduff, Camira, Six Mile Swamp, Myrtle Creek, Wyan.
- What is the population of Clearfield?
- The population of Clearfield is approximately 4,359 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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