Backmede, NSW 2470 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Backmede is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2470, home to 153 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lismore local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 569 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 153
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,843 /week
- Median personal income
- $665 /week
- Median family income
- $1,958 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $276 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,421
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Manifold Public School
- Stratheden Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Junors Rd Opp Backmede Rd
- Backmede Rd At Tomkinsons Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 55 resolvable premises in Backmede. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,472 across postcode 2470 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 435 violent offences, 257 theft, 198 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Backmede?
Backmede (NSW 2470) had 153 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Backmede?
The median advertised rent in Backmede is $276/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Backmede?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Backmede covering government sectors. Nearest include: Manifold Public School (5.8 km), Stratheden Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Backmede?
Backmede is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Backmede?
Across postcode 2470, 1,472 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (435), theft (257), other (198). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Backmede?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Backmede centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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