Iron Gates at a glance
Population
3,203
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Iron Gates.
The postcode for Iron Gates is 2473 (NSW).
Iron Gates (2473) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Iron Gates has roughly 3,203 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Iron Gates's population at 3,203, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,203
Median age
54
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
3,203
Median age: 54
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Place
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Education
Schools in Iron Gates.
Local schools for Iron Gates
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Government School Catchment
Evans River Community School
Woodburn Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Iron Gates.
- What is the Iron Gates postcode?
- Iron Gates is in the 2473 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Iron Gates?
- Iron Gates is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2473, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Iron Gates?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Iron Gates?
- There are 3 schools serving Iron Gates on this page, including Evans River Community School, Woodburn Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Iron Gates?
- Iron Gates is close to Bundjalung, South Evans Head, Evans Head, The Gap, Doonbah.
- What is the population of Iron Gates?
- The population of Iron Gates is approximately 3,203 (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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