The Pocket, NSW 2483 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Pocket is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2483, home to 231 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 639 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 231
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,812 /week
- Median personal income
- $660 /week
- Median family income
- $1,791 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $470 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- The Pocket Public School
- Crabbes Creek Public School
- Main Arm Upper Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- The Pocket Public School, The Pocket Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 88.5% of the 104 resolvable premises in The Pocket. 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: 88.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 620 across postcode 2483 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 167 violent offences, 134 theft, 90 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Pocket?
The Pocket (NSW 2483) had 231 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in The Pocket?
The median advertised rent in The Pocket is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Pocket?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near The Pocket covering government sectors. Nearest include: The Pocket Public School (0.7 km), Crabbes Creek Public School (5.8 km), Main Arm Upper Public School (5.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Pocket?
The Pocket is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Pocket?
Across postcode 2483, 620 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (167), theft (134), property damage (90). 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 The Pocket?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Pocket 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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