Clarence Valley Council
Townsend
Townsend at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
991
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Townsend.
Townsend (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Townsend has roughly 991 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Townsend scores 4/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Townsend's population at 991, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
991
Median age
42
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
991
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
58
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.
4
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Townsend.
Local schools for Townsend
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Government School Catchment
Maclean High School
Maclean Public School
Gulmarrad Public School
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Frequently asked
About Townsend.
- What is the Townsend postcode?
- Townsend is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Townsend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Townsend?
- There are 9 schools serving Townsend on this page, including Pacific Valley Christian School, Valley Hope Christian School, Maclean High School.
- How walkable is Townsend?
- Townsend has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Townsend?
- Townsend is close to Maclean, James Creek, Ilarwill, Gulmarrad, Ashby.
- What is the population of Townsend?
- Townsend has approximately 991 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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