Pottsville, NSW 2489 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pottsville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2489, home to 7,238 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 648 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,238
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,556 /week
- Median personal income
- $730 /week
- Median family income
- $1,832 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tweed
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,063
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Pottsville Beach Public School
- Bogangar Public School
- Crabbes Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 67 bus stops
- 39 Coronation Av
- Urunga Drive At Seabreeze Sports Fields
- 33 Coronation St
- 30 Coronation Av
- Seabreeze Bvd After Ballina St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 26 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 58.7% of the 3,498 resolvable premises in Pottsville. 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: 40.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 58.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 186 across postcode 2489 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 violent offences, 38 theft, 28 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pottsville?
Pottsville (NSW 2489) had 7,238 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Tweed local government area.
What is the median rent in Pottsville?
The median advertised rent in Pottsville is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pottsville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Pottsville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pottsville Beach Public School (1.2 km), Bogangar Public School (5.5 km), Crabbes Creek Public School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pottsville?
Pottsville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pottsville?
Across postcode 2489, 186 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (59), theft (38), property damage (28). 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 Pottsville?
67 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pottsville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 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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