Tweed Shire Council
The Pocket
The Pocket at a glance
Median house
$1,950,000
+62.5% year on year
Median unit
$300,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
120
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
231
Median age 44
About
Welcome to The Pocket.
The Pocket is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,950,000
+62.5% over the past year. Median unit price $300,960.
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
$1,950,000
+62.5% annual growth
$300,960
Sales data pending
120
Average days to sell
231
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.28%
Based on $1,950,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.12%
Based on $300,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+62.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026120 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 +62.5%/yr
2021
$172K
5-year change
+1033%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
231
Median age
44
Family households
76%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Pocket Public School
Crabbes Creek Public School
Ocean Shores Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in The Pocket?
- The median house price in The Pocket, NSW 2483 is $1,950,000. The median unit price is $300,960. Annual growth is +62.5%.
- What is the The Pocket postcode?
- The Pocket is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, 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 Pocket has approximately 231 residents. 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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