Iluka, NSW 2466 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Iluka is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2466, home to 1,764 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 536 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,764
- Median age
- 62 years
- Median household income
- $834 /week
- Median personal income
- $487 /week
- Median family income
- $1,070 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Iluka Public School
- Yamba Public School
- Palmers Island Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 16 bus stops
- Charles St After Denne St
- Ken Leeson Oval, Spenser St
- Ken Leeson Oval, Owen St
- Owen St Opp Ken Leeson Oval
- Iluka Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.6% of the 1,685 resolvable premises in Iluka. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 59.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 36.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 67 across postcode 2466 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 26 violent offences, 17 theft, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iluka?
Iluka (NSW 2466) had 1,764 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 62. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Iluka?
The median advertised rent in Iluka is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Iluka?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Iluka covering government sectors. Nearest include: Iluka Public School (0.4 km), Yamba Public School (3.6 km), Palmers Island Public School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Iluka?
Iluka is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Iluka?
Across postcode 2466, 67 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (26), theft (17), property damage (9). 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 Iluka?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Iluka centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. 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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