Townsend, NSW 2463 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Townsend is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2463, home to 991 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 991
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,044 /week
- Median personal income
- $575 /week
- Median family income
- $1,370 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,419
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Maclean High School
- Maclean Public School
- Gulmarrad Public School
- Harwood Island Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Jubilee St At Scullin St
- Pacific Valley Christian School
- Diamond St Opp Sapphire Cl
- Jubilee St After Koala Dr
- Pacific Valley Christian School, Scullin St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.7% of the 642 resolvable premises in Townsend. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 24.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 428 across postcode 2463 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 violent offences, 94 theft, 51 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Townsend?
Townsend (NSW 2463) had 991 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Townsend?
The median advertised rent in Townsend is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Townsend?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Townsend covering government sectors. Nearest include: Maclean High School (1.6 km), Maclean Public School (1.8 km), Gulmarrad Public School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Townsend?
Townsend is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Townsend?
Across postcode 2463, 428 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (137), theft (94), other (51). 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 Townsend?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Townsend centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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