Waterview at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
90
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Waterview.
The postcode for Waterview is 2460 (NSW).
Waterview (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Waterview has roughly 90 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Waterview 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, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterview's population at 90, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (67%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
90
Median age
57
Family households
35%
Lone person
67%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
90
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waterview.
Local schools for Waterview
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Government School Catchment
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
Westlawn Public School
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Frequently asked
About Waterview.
- What is the Waterview postcode?
- Waterview is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Waterview?
- Waterview is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterview?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Waterview?
- There are 12 schools serving Waterview on this page, including Grafton High School, Grafton Public School, Westlawn Public School.
- How walkable is Waterview?
- Waterview has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Waterview?
- Waterview is close to Carrs Island, Southampton, Grafton, Grafton West, Carrs Peninsular.
- What is the population of Waterview?
- The population of Waterview is approximately 90 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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