Drake Village at a glance
Median house
$287,500
Median unit
$168,480
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Drake Village.
The postcode for Drake Village is 2469 (NSW).
The median house price in Drake Village is $287,500.
Drake Village (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $287,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Drake Village has roughly 95 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.
Drake Village scores 8/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Drake Village's population at 95, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
95
Median age
54
Family households
45%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $287,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $168,480, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $58,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Drake Village on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$287,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $168,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$287,500
$168,480
95
Median age: 54
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.34% (median rent $240/wk against a $287,500 price tag). Units yield 5.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.34%
Based on $287,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.56%
Based on $168,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202695%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
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Education
Schools in Drake Village.
Local schools for Drake Village
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Drake Public School
Tabulam Public School
Bonalbo Central School
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Frequently asked
About Drake Village.
- What is the median house price in Drake Village?
- The median house price in Drake Village, NSW 2469 is $287,500. The median unit price is $168,480.
- What is the Drake Village postcode?
- Drake Village is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Drake Village?
- Drake Village is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Drake Village?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Drake Village?
- There are 8 schools serving Drake Village on this page, including Drake Public School, Tabulam Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Drake Village?
- Drake Village has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Drake Village?
- Drake Village is close to Drake, Boorook, Rocky River, Sandy Hill, Clover Park.
- What is the population of Drake Village?
- The population of Drake Village is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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