Richmond Valley Council

Wells Crossing

NSW2460

Wells Crossing at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

212

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Wells Crossing.

The postcode for Wells Crossing is 2460 (NSW).

Wells Crossing (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Wells Crossing has roughly 212 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.

Wells Crossing 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 2 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wells Crossing's population at 212, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

212

Median age

45

Family households

67%

Lone person

27%

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)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

212

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

18

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft5 (27.8%)
Arson3 (16.7%)
Disorderly conduct2 (11.1%)
Malicious damage to property2 (11.1%)
Assault1 (5.6%)

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 Wells Crossing.

Local schools for Wells Crossing

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Government School Catchment

Coutts Crossing Public School

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Glenreagh Public School

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Non-Government Schools

Clarence Valley Anglican School

K-12CoEdIndependent
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Frequently asked

About Wells Crossing.

What is the Wells Crossing postcode?
Wells Crossing is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Wells Crossing?
Wells Crossing is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Wells Crossing?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Wells Crossing?
There are 3 schools serving Wells Crossing on this page, including Coutts Crossing Public School, Glenreagh Public School, Clarence Valley Anglican School.
How walkable is Wells Crossing?
Wells Crossing has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wells Crossing?
Wells Crossing is close to Lanitza, Kungala, Calamia, Glenugie, Halfway Creek.
What is the population of Wells Crossing?
The population of Wells Crossing is approximately 212 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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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