Fawcetts Plain, NSW 2474 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fawcetts Plain is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2474, home to 155 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tweed local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 614 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,718 /week
- Median personal income
- $745 /week
- Median family income
- $1,825 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kyogle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Kyogle Public School
- Kyogle High School
- Wiangaree Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Collins Creek Rd Opp 693
- 693 Collins Creek 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 98.2% of the 57 resolvable premises in Fawcetts Plain. 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: 98.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 214 across postcode 2474 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 42 theft, 42 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fawcetts Plain?
Fawcetts Plain (NSW 2474) had 155 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.
What is the median rent in Fawcetts Plain?
The median advertised rent in Fawcetts Plain is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fawcetts Plain?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Fawcetts Plain covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kyogle Public School (7.1 km), Kyogle High School (7.2 km), Wiangaree Public School (7.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fawcetts Plain?
Fawcetts Plain is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fawcetts Plain?
Across postcode 2474, 214 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (62), theft (42), property damage (42). 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 Fawcetts Plain?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fawcetts Plain 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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