Washpool at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Washpool.
The postcode for Washpool is 2460 (NSW).
Washpool (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Washpool has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Washpool 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Washpool's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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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 Washpool.
Local schools for Washpool
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Government School Catchment
Baryulgil Public School
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Frequently asked
About Washpool.
- What is the Washpool postcode?
- Washpool is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Washpool?
- Washpool is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Washpool?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Washpool?
- There are 1 schools serving Washpool on this page, including Baryulgil Public School.
- How walkable is Washpool?
- Washpool has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Washpool?
- Washpool is close to Collum Collum, Dumbudgery, Coombadjha, Lionsville, Moogem.
- What is the population of Washpool?
- The population of Washpool is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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