Southgate, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Southgate is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 198 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 542 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,321 /week
- Median personal income
- $628 /week
- Median family income
- $1,354 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,777
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Ulmarra Public School
- Cowper Public School
- Westlawn Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Lawrence Rd At Southgate Ferry Rd
- Lawrence Rd Opp Southgate Ferry Rd
- Lawrence Rd After Great Marlow Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.3% of the 105 resolvable premises in Southgate. 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: 94.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,467 across postcode 2460 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 893 violent offences, 830 theft, 450 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Southgate?
Southgate (NSW 2460) had 198 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Southgate?
The median advertised rent in Southgate is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Southgate?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Southgate covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ulmarra Public School (2.2 km), Cowper Public School (8.9 km), Westlawn Public School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Southgate?
Southgate is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Southgate?
Across postcode 2460, 3,467 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (893), theft (830), property damage (450). 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 Southgate?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Southgate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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