The Pocket at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
231
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about The Pocket.
The postcode for The Pocket is 2483 (NSW).
The Pocket (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
The Pocket has roughly 231 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Pocket 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.
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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Pocket's population at 231, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
231
Median age
44
Family households
76%
Lone person
14%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
231
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
Education
Schools in The Pocket.
Local schools for The Pocket
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Government School Catchment
The Pocket Public School
Crabbes Creek Public School
Ocean Shores 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 The Pocket.
- What is the The Pocket postcode?
- The Pocket is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is The Pocket?
- The Pocket is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Pocket?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in The Pocket?
- There are 12 schools serving The Pocket on this page, including The Pocket Public School, Hinterland Christian College, Crabbes Creek Public School.
- How walkable is The Pocket?
- The Pocket has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Pocket?
- The Pocket is close to Middle Pocket, Yelgun, Billinudgel, Crabbes Creek, Ocean Shores.
- What is the population of The Pocket?
- The population of The Pocket is approximately 231 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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