Elland, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 331 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 542 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,437 /week
- Median personal income
- $721 /week
- Median family income
- $1,593 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Coutts Crossing Public School
- Gillwinga Public School
- Induna School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Rushforth Rd Opp 905
- 905 Rushforth 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 95.2% of the 146 resolvable premises in Elland. 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: 95.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,467 across postcode 2460 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 893 violent offences, 830 theft, 450 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elland?
Elland (NSW 2460) had 331 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Elland?
The median advertised rent in Elland is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elland?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Elland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coutts Crossing Public School (6.5 km), Gillwinga Public School (7.2 km), Induna School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elland?
Elland is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elland?
Across postcode 2460, 3,467 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (893), theft (830), property damage (450). 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 Elland?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elland centroid. 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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