Richmond Valley Council

The Whiteman

NSW2460

The Whiteman at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

158

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about The Whiteman.

The postcode for The Whiteman is 2460 (NSW).

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

The Whiteman has roughly 158 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

The Whiteman 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put The Whiteman's population at 158, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

158

Median age

44

Family households

82%

Lone person

12%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$415/wk

Owner occupied

88%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

158

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Assault1 (33.3%)
Against justice procedures1 (33.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (33.3%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in The Whiteman.

Local schools for The Whiteman

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Government School Catchment

Copmanhurst Public School

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Westlawn Public School

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Grafton High School

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Frequently asked

About The Whiteman.

What is the The Whiteman postcode?
The Whiteman is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is The Whiteman?
The Whiteman is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in The Whiteman?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $415.
What schools are in The Whiteman?
There are 14 schools serving The Whiteman on this page, including Copmanhurst Public School, Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
How walkable is The Whiteman?
The Whiteman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near The Whiteman?
The Whiteman is close to Seelands, Mylneford, Whiteman Creek, Moleville Creek, Crowther Island.
What is the population of The Whiteman?
The population of The Whiteman is approximately 158 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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