Clarence Valley Council
Iluka
Iluka at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,764
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Iluka.
Iluka (2466) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Iluka has roughly 1,764 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Iluka scores 12/100 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Iluka's population at 1,764, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,764
Median age
62
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
1,764
Median age: 62
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Safety
Crime and safety.
73
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.
12
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Iluka.
Local schools for Iluka
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Government School Catchment
Iluka Public School
Yamba Public School
Palmers Island Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Iluka.
- What is the Iluka postcode?
- Iluka is in the 2466 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Iluka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Iluka?
- There are 12 schools serving Iluka on this page, including Iluka Public School, Yamba Public School, St James' Primary School.
- How walkable is Iluka?
- Iluka has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Iluka?
- Iluka is close to Freeburn Island, Yamba, Woody Head, The Freshwater, Palmers Island.
- What is the population of Iluka?
- Iluka has approximately 1,764 residents. The median age is 62.
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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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