Clarence Valley Council
The Freshwater
The Freshwater at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about The Freshwater.
The Freshwater (2466) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
The Freshwater has roughly 5 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.
The Freshwater 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Freshwater's population at 5, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5
Median age
63
Family households
100%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5
Median age: 63
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Freshwater.
Local schools for The Freshwater
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Government School Catchment
Iluka Public School
Palmers Island Public School
Yamba Public School
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Frequently asked
About The Freshwater.
- What is the The Freshwater postcode?
- The Freshwater is in the 2466 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Freshwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in The Freshwater?
- There are 5 schools serving The Freshwater on this page, including Iluka Public School, Palmers Island Public School, St James' Primary School.
- How walkable is The Freshwater?
- The Freshwater has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Freshwater?
- The Freshwater is close to Woody Head, Goodwood Island, Woombah, Freeburn Island, Iluka.
- What is the population of The Freshwater?
- The Freshwater has approximately 5 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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