The Risk at a glance
Population
31
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about The Risk.
The postcode for The Risk is 2474 (NSW).
The Risk (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
The Risk has roughly 31 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Risk's population at 31, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (108% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 0% lone person).
Population
31
Median age
50
Family households
58%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
108%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31
Median age: 50
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Risk.
Local schools for The Risk
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Government School Catchment
The Risk Public School
Wiangaree Public School
Collins Creek 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 Risk.
- What is the The Risk postcode?
- The Risk is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is The Risk?
- The Risk is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2474, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Risk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in The Risk?
- There are 6 schools serving The Risk on this page, including The Risk Public School, Wiangaree Public School, Collins Creek Public School.
- What suburbs are near The Risk?
- The Risk is close to Rukenvale, Roseberry, Gradys Creek, Old Grevillia, Terrace Creek.
- What is the population of The Risk?
- The population of The Risk is approximately 31 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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