Coutts Crossing, NSW 2460

Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2460

Updated

Median house price

$571,000

-4.0% over the past year.

Median of 25 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Coutts Crossing at a glance

Median unit
$205,920
Weekly rent
$520
Houses · units $415
Population
1,053
Median age 44

Prices: Median of 25 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Coutts Crossing

Houses change hands at $571,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (25 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $205,920, roughly 64% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $114,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Coutts Crossing on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460)

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What to know about Coutts Crossing

Coutts Crossing (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $571,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Coutts Crossing has roughly 1,053 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.

What it’s like to live here

Coutts Crossing 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.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 914 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Coutts Crossing

Schools serving Coutts Crossing: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Coutts Crossing Public School

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Gillwinga Public School

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Induna School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Coutts Crossing's population at 1,053, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.74% (median rent $520/wk against a $571,000 price tag). Units yield 10.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
4.74%
On the $571,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
10.48%
On the $205,920 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-4.0%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

39 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft9 (23.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment8 (20.5%)
Assault7 (17.9%)
Arson4 (10.3%)
Against justice procedures4 (10.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
914 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Coutts Crossing

What is the median house price in Coutts Crossing?
The median house price in Coutts Crossing, NSW 2460 is $571,000 (median of 25 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is -4.0%.
How much is my house worth in Coutts Crossing?
A useful starting point is the Coutts Crossing median house price of $571,000 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Coutts Crossing a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Coutts Crossing is 4.7%: the median weekly house rent is $520 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460), June 2026) against the median house price of $571,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 4.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Coutts Crossing is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Coutts Crossing postcode?
Coutts Crossing is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Coutts Crossing?
Coutts Crossing is a suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2460.
What is the average rent in Coutts Crossing?
The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $415.
What schools are in Coutts Crossing?
There are 13 schools serving Coutts Crossing on this page, including Coutts Crossing Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Gillwinga Public School.
How walkable is Coutts Crossing?
Coutts Crossing has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Coutts Crossing?
Coutts Crossing is close to Mcphersons Crossing, Elland, Levenstrath, Shannondale, Bom Bom.
What is the population of Coutts Crossing?
The population of Coutts Crossing is approximately 1,053 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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