Lower Coldstream at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lower Coldstream.
The postcode for Lower Coldstream is 2460 (NSW).
Lower Coldstream (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Lower Coldstream has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Lower Coldstream 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Coldstream's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Lower Coldstream.
Local schools for Lower Coldstream
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Government School Catchment
Cowper Public School
Tucabia Public School
Ulmarra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lower Coldstream.
- What is the Lower Coldstream postcode?
- Lower Coldstream is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Lower Coldstream?
- Lower Coldstream is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Coldstream?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Lower Coldstream?
- There are 17 schools serving Lower Coldstream on this page, including Cowper Public School, Tucabia Public School, Ulmarra Public School.
- How walkable is Lower Coldstream?
- Lower Coldstream has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower Coldstream?
- Lower Coldstream is close to Coldstream, Cowper, Calliope, Brushgrove, Tyndale.
- What is the population of Lower Coldstream?
- The population of Lower Coldstream is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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