Failford, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Failford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 748 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 748
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,005 /week
- Median personal income
- $510 /week
- Median family income
- $1,306 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 42%
Schools
- Nabiac Public School
- Great Lakes College Senior Campus
- Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Highlands Dr Opp Brae Cl
- Highlands Dr Opp Macrae Pl
- Blackbutt Dr At Bullocky Way
- Blackbutt Dr After Bullocky Way
- Bullocky Way At Highlands Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 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
Fibre to the Node serves 60.4% of the 412 resolvable premises in Failford. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 11.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 27.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Failford?
Failford (NSW 2430) had 748 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Failford?
The median advertised rent in Failford is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Failford?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Failford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nabiac Public School (6 km), Great Lakes College Senior Campus (9.7 km), Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Failford?
Failford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Failford?
Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). 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 Failford?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Failford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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