Coaldale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
73
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Coaldale.
The postcode for Coaldale is 2460 (NSW).
Coaldale (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Coaldale has roughly 73 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Coaldale 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coaldale's population at 73, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
73
Median age
47
Family households
100%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
73
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coaldale.
Local schools for Coaldale
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Government School Catchment
Copmanhurst Public School
Westlawn Public School
Lawrence Public School
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Frequently asked
About Coaldale.
- What is the Coaldale postcode?
- Coaldale is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Coaldale?
- Coaldale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coaldale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Coaldale?
- There are 20 schools serving Coaldale on this page, including Copmanhurst Public School, Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Coaldale?
- Coaldale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coaldale?
- Coaldale is close to Stockyard Creek, Punchbowl, Smiths Creek, Fortis Creek, Wombat Creek.
- What is the population of Coaldale?
- The population of Coaldale is approximately 73 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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