Micalo Island, NSW 2464

Clarence Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2464

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Micalo Island

Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2464)

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What to know about Micalo Island

Micalo Island (2464) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.

Micalo Island has roughly 45 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.

What it’s like to live here

Micalo Island 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.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,314 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Micalo Island

Schools serving Micalo Island: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Palmers Island Public School

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Yamba Public School

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Iluka Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Micalo Island's population at 45, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
45
Median age
56
Family households
71%
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Arson1 (50.0%)
Disorderly conduct1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,314 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
9.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Micalo Island

What is the Micalo Island postcode?
Micalo Island is in the 2464 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
Where is Micalo Island?
Micalo Island is a suburb in the Clarence Valley Council area, NSW 2464.
What is the average rent in Micalo Island?
The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $560.
What schools are in Micalo Island?
There are 8 schools serving Micalo Island on this page, including St James' Primary School, Palmers Island Public School, Yamba Public School.
How walkable is Micalo Island?
Micalo Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Micalo Island?
Micalo Island is close to Yamba, Palmers Island, Wooloweyah, Palmers Channel, Angourie.
What is the population of Micalo Island?
The population of Micalo Island is approximately 45 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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