Richmond Valley Council

Drake Village

NSW2469

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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Day to day

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$287,500

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$168,480

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

95

Median age: 54

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For investors

Investment overview.

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 2026

4.34%

Based on $287,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

5.56%

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 2026

95%

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.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Assault5 (29.4%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5 (29.4%)
Theft2 (11.8%)
Malicious damage to property2 (11.8%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (11.8%)

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.

Walk Score

8

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 Drake Village.

Local schools for Drake Village

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Government School Catchment

Drake Public School

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Tabulam Public School

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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.

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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