Richmond Valley Council

Dilkoon

NSW2460

Dilkoon at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

40

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Dilkoon.

The postcode for Dilkoon is 2460 (NSW).

Dilkoon (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Dilkoon has roughly 40 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

Side by side

Compare Dilkoon with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Dilkoon 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dilkoon's population at 40, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (41% family, 18% lone person).

Population

40

Median age

53

Family households

41%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

59%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

40

Median age: 53

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Dilkoon?

A local agent who actually sells in Dilkoon will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of selling in Dilkoon?

The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Dilkoon, free, in 60 seconds.

Get the free guide

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of buying in Dilkoon?

What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.

Get the free buying guide

Get property alerts for Dilkoon

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Dilkoon.

Local schools for Dilkoon

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lawrence Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Cowper Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Ulmarra Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Frequently asked

About Dilkoon.

What is the Dilkoon postcode?
Dilkoon is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Dilkoon?
Dilkoon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Dilkoon?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Dilkoon?
There are 20 schools serving Dilkoon on this page, including Lawrence Public School, Cowper Public School, Ulmarra Public School.
How walkable is Dilkoon?
Dilkoon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dilkoon?
Dilkoon is close to Clifden, Gurranang, The Pinnacles, Banyabba, Banyabba.
What is the population of Dilkoon?
The population of Dilkoon is approximately 40 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Thinking about selling in Dilkoon?

The complete selling guide, personalised to Dilkoon: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.

Get the free selling guide
Buying instead? Get the free buying guide.