Richmond Valley Council
Six Mile Swamp
Six Mile Swamp at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,359
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Six Mile Swamp.
Six Mile Swamp (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Six Mile Swamp has roughly 4,359 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Six Mile Swamp 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 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Six Mile Swamp's population at 4,359, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,359
Median age
54
Family households
–
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,359
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Six Mile Swamp.
Local schools for Six Mile Swamp
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Government School Catchment
Rappville Public School
Baryulgil Public School
Leeville Public School
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Frequently asked
About Six Mile Swamp.
- What is the Six Mile Swamp postcode?
- Six Mile Swamp is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Six Mile Swamp?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Six Mile Swamp?
- There are 4 schools serving Six Mile Swamp on this page, including Rappville Public School, Baryulgil Public School, Leeville Public School.
- How walkable is Six Mile Swamp?
- Six Mile Swamp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Six Mile Swamp?
- Six Mile Swamp is close to Kippenduff, Clearfield, Wyan, Camira, Camira Creek.
- What is the population of Six Mile Swamp?
- Six Mile Swamp has approximately 4,359 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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