Pottsville at a glance
Median house
$1,290,000
+9.3% year on year
Median unit
$850,000
Days on market
45
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
7,238
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Pottsville.
The postcode for Pottsville is 2489 (NSW).
The median house price in Pottsville is $1,290,000.
Pottsville (2489) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $1,290,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Pottsville has roughly 7,238 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 45 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pottsville scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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's population at 7,238, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,238
Median age
42
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,290,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $850,000, roughly 34% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (45 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $258,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (45 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +9.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,290,000
+9.3% over the past year. Median unit price $850,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,290,000
+9.3% annual growth
$850,000
45
Average days to sell
7,238
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.02% (median rent $500/wk against a $1,290,000 price tag). Units yield 3.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.02%
Based on $1,290,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.06%
Based on $850,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+9.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202445 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +9.3%/yr
2021
$827K
5-year change
+56%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
187
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pottsville.
Local schools for Pottsville
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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.
- What is the median house price in Pottsville?
- The median house price in Pottsville, NSW 2489 is $1,290,000. The median unit price is $850,000. Annual growth is +9.3%.
- What is the Pottsville postcode?
- Pottsville is in the 2489 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Pottsville?
- Pottsville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2489, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pottsville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Pottsville?
- There are 20 schools serving Pottsville on this page, including St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Pottsville Beach Public School, Bogangar Public School.
- How walkable is Pottsville?
- Pottsville has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pottsville?
- Pottsville is close to Pottsville Beach, Hastings Point, Cudgera Creek, Round Mountain, Cabarita Beach.
- What is the population of Pottsville?
- The population of Pottsville is approximately 7,238 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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