Richmond Valley Council
Drake
Drake at a glance
Median house
$295,000
-43.8% year on year
Median unit
$168,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
244
Median age 57
About
Welcome to Drake.
Drake is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$295,000
-43.8% over the past year. Median unit price $168,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$295,000
-43.8% annual growth
$168,480
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
244
Median age: 57
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.23%
Based on $295,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20269.26%
Based on $168,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-43.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202690%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -43.8%/yr
2021
$5.3M
5-year change
-94%
2026
$295K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
244
Median age
57
Family households
50%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
42
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Drake.
Local schools for Drake
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Drake Public School
Tabulam Public School
Bonalbo Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Drake.
- What is the median house price in Drake?
- The median house price in Drake, NSW 2469 is $295,000. The median unit price is $168,480. Annual growth is -43.8%.
- What is the Drake postcode?
- Drake is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Drake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Drake?
- There are 8 schools serving Drake on this page, including Drake Public School, Tabulam Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Drake?
- Drake has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Drake?
- Drake is close to Drake Village, Boorook, Rocky River, Sandy Hill, Clover Park.
- What is the population of Drake?
- Drake has approximately 244 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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