Clarence Valley Council
Micalo Island
Micalo Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
45
Median age 56
The brief
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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%
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
45
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Micalo Island.
Local schools for Micalo Island
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Government School Catchment
Palmers Island Public School
Yamba Public School
Iluka Public School
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Frequently asked
About Micalo Island.
- What is the Micalo Island postcode?
- Micalo Island is in the 2464 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Micalo Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $325.
- 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?
- Micalo Island has approximately 45 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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