Coongbar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,359
Median age 67
The brief
What to know about Coongbar.
The postcode for Coongbar is 2469 (NSW).
Coongbar (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Coongbar has roughly 4,359 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Coongbar 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 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coongbar's population at 4,359, with a median age of 67. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
4,359
Median age
67
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
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,359
Median age: 67
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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.
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Education
Schools in Coongbar.
Local schools for Coongbar
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Government School Catchment
Baryulgil Public School
Rappville Public School
Tabulam Public School
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Frequently asked
About Coongbar.
- What is the Coongbar postcode?
- Coongbar is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Coongbar?
- Coongbar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coongbar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Coongbar?
- There are 6 schools serving Coongbar on this page, including Baryulgil Public School, Rappville Public School, Tabulam Public School.
- How walkable is Coongbar?
- Coongbar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coongbar?
- Coongbar is close to Pikapene, Deep Creek, Keybarbin, Keybarbin, Malabugilmah.
- What is the population of Coongbar?
- The population of Coongbar is approximately 4,359 (2021 Census). The median age is 67.
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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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