Richmond Valley Council

Lower Southgate

NSW2460

Lower Southgate at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

112

Median age 52

The brief

What to know about Lower Southgate.

The postcode for Lower Southgate is 2460 (NSW).

Lower Southgate (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Lower Southgate has roughly 112 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Lower Southgate 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lower Southgate's population at 112, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

112

Median age

52

Family households

67%

Lone person

27%

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)

$180/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

112

Median age: 52

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft4 (50.0%)
Assault1 (12.5%)
Other offences1 (12.5%)
Against justice procedures1 (12.5%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (12.5%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lower Southgate.

Local schools for Lower Southgate

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Government School Catchment

Lawrence Public School

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Cowper Public School

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Maclean High School

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Frequently asked

About Lower Southgate.

What is the Lower Southgate postcode?
Lower Southgate is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Lower Southgate?
Lower Southgate is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Lower Southgate?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $180.
What schools are in Lower Southgate?
There are 11 schools serving Lower Southgate on this page, including Lawrence Public School, Cowper Public School, Maclean High School.
How walkable is Lower Southgate?
Lower Southgate has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lower Southgate?
Lower Southgate is close to Lawrence, Woodford, Woodford Island, Brushgrove, Cowper.
What is the population of Lower Southgate?
The population of Lower Southgate is approximately 112 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

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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