Richmond Valley Council

Southgate

NSW2460

Southgate at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

198

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Southgate.

The postcode for Southgate is 2460 (NSW).

Southgate (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Southgate has roughly 198 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Southgate 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Southgate's population at 198, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

198

Median age

51

Family households

70%

Lone person

23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

19%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

198

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

9

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft4 (44.4%)
Against justice procedures3 (33.3%)
Arson1 (11.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (11.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Southgate.

Local schools for Southgate

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Government School Catchment

Ulmarra Public School

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Cowper Public School

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Westlawn Public School

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Frequently asked

About Southgate.

What is the Southgate postcode?
Southgate is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Southgate?
Southgate is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Southgate?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Southgate?
There are 16 schools serving Southgate on this page, including Ulmarra Public School, Cowper Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
How walkable is Southgate?
Southgate has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Southgate?
Southgate is close to Kyarran, Ulmarra, Warragai Creek, Carrs Peninsula, Alumy Creek.
What is the population of Southgate?
The population of Southgate is approximately 198 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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