North Star, NSW 2408 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Star is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2408, home to 214 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gwydir local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 542 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,786 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,097 /week
- Median family income
- $1,978 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Gwydir
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $140 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
- North Star Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- David St Before Cleveland St
- David St After Cleveland St
- David St Before North Star Rd
- David St After North Star Rd
- North Star Public School, David St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 85.1% of the 47 resolvable premises in North Star. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 14.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 85.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10 across postcode 2408 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 violent offences, 3 other offences, 2 break-ins.
Other suburbs in Gwydir
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Star?
North Star (NSW 2408) had 214 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Gwydir local government area.
What is the median rent in North Star?
The median advertised rent in North Star is $140/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Star?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near North Star covering government sectors. Nearest include: North Star Public School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Star?
North Star is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (85.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Star?
Across postcode 2408, 10 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (3), other (3), break-ins (2). 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 North Star?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Star centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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