Redbank, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Redbank is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 404 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,833 /week
- Median personal income
- $793 /week
- Median family income
- $1,906 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $338 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,767
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wauchope High School
- Wauchope Public School
- Beechwood Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Stoney Creek Rd Opp Secombe Lane
- Princess Av Before Rocks Ferry Rd
- 18 Princess Av
- Princess Av After Rocks Ferry Rd
- 30 Princess Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.8% of the 160 resolvable premises in Redbank. 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: 98.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 776 across postcode 2446 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 149 theft, 118 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redbank?
Redbank (NSW 2446) had 404 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Redbank?
The median advertised rent in Redbank is $338/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Redbank?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Redbank covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wauchope High School (1.7 km), Wauchope Public School (2.2 km), Beechwood Public School (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Redbank?
Redbank is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Redbank?
Across postcode 2446, 776 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (149), property damage (118). 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 Redbank?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Redbank centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus 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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