Richmond Valley Council
Whiporie
Whiporie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
114
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Whiporie.
Whiporie (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Whiporie has roughly 114 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Whiporie 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whiporie's population at 114, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
114
Median age
57
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
114
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Whiporie.
Local schools for Whiporie
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Government School Catchment
Rappville Public School
Chatsworth Island Public School
Lawrence Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Whiporie.
- What is the Whiporie postcode?
- Whiporie is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Whiporie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Whiporie?
- There are 20 schools serving Whiporie on this page, including Rappville Public School, Chatsworth Island Public School, Lawrence Public School.
- How walkable is Whiporie?
- Whiporie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whiporie?
- Whiporie is close to Camira Creek, Camira, Mount Marsh, Jacky Bulbin Flat, Banyabba.
- What is the population of Whiporie?
- Whiporie has approximately 114 residents. 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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