Drake, NSW 2469 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Drake is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2469, home to 244 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population244
Median age57
Area283.3 km²
To CBD532 km
LGATenterfield

Demographics

Population
244
Median age
57 years
Median household income
$698 /week
Median personal income
$436 /week
Median family income
$966 /week
Average household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Tenterfield
Statistical region (SA4)
New England and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
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Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$604
Rent share of household income
43%

Schools

  • Drake Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Fairfield St At Allison St bus · 1475 m
  • Fairfield St Opp Allison St bus · 1501 m
  • Drake Library, Fairfield St bus · 1571 m
  • Fairfield St Before Cheviot Hills Rd bus · 1582 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 library

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 79.0% of the 124 resolvable premises in Drake. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.8%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 19.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 79.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 322 across postcode 2469 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 97 violent offences, 68 property damage, 40 theft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Drake?

Drake (NSW 2469) had 244 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Tenterfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Drake?

The median advertised rent in Drake is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Drake?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Drake covering government sectors. Nearest include: Drake Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Drake?

Drake is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (79% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Drake?

Across postcode 2469, 322 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (97), property damage (68), theft (40). 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 Drake?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Drake centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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