Clarence Valley Council
Yamba
Yamba at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,405
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Yamba.
Yamba (2464) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Yamba has roughly 6,405 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Yamba scores 4/100 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yamba's population at 6,405, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,405
Median age
57
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
6,405
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
527
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.
4
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yamba.
Local schools for Yamba
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Government School Catchment
Yamba Public School
Iluka Public School
Palmers Island Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yamba.
- What is the Yamba postcode?
- Yamba is in the 2464 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yamba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Yamba?
- There are 5 schools serving Yamba on this page, including St James' Primary School, Yamba Public School, Iluka Public School.
- How walkable is Yamba?
- Yamba has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Yamba?
- Yamba is close to Micalo Island, Freeburn Island, Iluka, Wooloweyah, Palmers Island.
- What is the population of Yamba?
- Yamba has approximately 6,405 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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