Waterview Heights at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,364
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Waterview Heights.
The postcode for Waterview Heights is 2460 (NSW).
Waterview Heights (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Waterview Heights has roughly 1,364 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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What it’s like to live here.
Waterview Heights 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterview Heights's population at 1,364, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,364
Median age
49
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,364
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
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 Waterview Heights.
Local schools for Waterview Heights
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Government School Catchment
South Grafton High School
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Waterview Heights.
- What is the Waterview Heights postcode?
- Waterview Heights is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Waterview Heights?
- Waterview Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterview Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Waterview Heights?
- There are 8 schools serving Waterview Heights on this page, including South Grafton High School, Grafton High School, Grafton Public School.
- How walkable is Waterview Heights?
- Waterview Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waterview Heights?
- Waterview Heights is close to Rushforth, Eatonsville, Southampton, Waterview, Carrs Island.
- What is the population of Waterview Heights?
- The population of Waterview Heights is approximately 1,364 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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