Clarence Valley Council
Freeburn Island
Freeburn Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,058
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Freeburn Island.
Freeburn Island (2464) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Freeburn Island has roughly 7,058 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Freeburn Island 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Freeburn Island's population at 7,058, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
7,058
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,058
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Freeburn Island.
Local schools for Freeburn Island
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Government School Catchment
Iluka Public School
Yamba Public School
Palmers Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Freeburn Island.
- What is the Freeburn Island postcode?
- Freeburn Island is in the 2464 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Freeburn Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Freeburn Island?
- There are 6 schools serving Freeburn Island on this page, including Iluka Public School, St James' Primary School, Yamba Public School.
- How walkable is Freeburn Island?
- Freeburn Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Freeburn Island?
- Freeburn Island is close to Iluka, Yamba, Palmers Island, The Freshwater, Woody Head.
- What is the population of Freeburn Island?
- Freeburn Island has approximately 7,058 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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