Richmond Valley Council
Haystack
Haystack at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Haystack.
Haystack (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Haystack has roughly 3 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.
Haystack 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Haystack's population at 3, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 200% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3
Median age
58
Family households
100%
Lone person
200%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
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 Haystack.
Local schools for Haystack
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Government School Catchment
Old Bonalbo Public School
Bonalbo Central School
Urbenville Public School
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Frequently asked
About Haystack.
- What is the Haystack postcode?
- Haystack is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Haystack?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Haystack?
- There are 3 schools serving Haystack on this page, including Old Bonalbo Public School, Bonalbo Central School, Urbenville Public School.
- How walkable is Haystack?
- Haystack has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Haystack?
- Haystack is close to Joes Box, Capeen, Old Bonalbo, Yabbra, Duck Creek.
- What is the population of Haystack?
- Haystack has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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