Pottsville Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,894
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Pottsville Beach.
The postcode for Pottsville Beach is 2489 (NSW).
Pottsville Beach (2489) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Pottsville Beach has roughly 7,894 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.
Pottsville Beach scores 2/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pottsville Beach's population at 7,894, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7,894
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,894
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pottsville Beach.
Local schools for Pottsville Beach
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Government School Catchment
Pottsville Beach Public School
Bogangar Public School
Crabbes Creek Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Pottsville Beach.
- What is the Pottsville Beach postcode?
- Pottsville Beach is in the 2489 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Pottsville Beach?
- Pottsville Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2489, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pottsville Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Pottsville Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Pottsville Beach on this page, including St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Pottsville Beach Public School, Bogangar Public School.
- How walkable is Pottsville Beach?
- Pottsville Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pottsville Beach?
- Pottsville Beach is close to Pottsville, Hastings Point, Sleepy Hollow, Cudgera Creek, Round Mountain.
- What is the population of Pottsville Beach?
- The population of Pottsville Beach is approximately 7,894 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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