Waterview Heights, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Waterview Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 1,364 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
- 1,364
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,485 /week
- Median personal income
- $582 /week
- Median family income
- $1,649 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Westlawn Public School
- Grafton High School
- Grafton Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Eatonsville Rd Opp Mulligans Rd
- Eatonsville Rd At Mulligan Dr
- Eatonsville Rd Opp Halcyon Dr
- Eatonsville Rd At Halcyon Dr
- Rogans Bridge Rd Before Grevillia Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 47.4% of the 542 resolvable premises in Waterview Heights. 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: 32.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 17.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.3%
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 Waterview Heights?
Waterview Heights (NSW 2460) had 1,364 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Waterview Heights?
The median advertised rent in Waterview Heights is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Waterview Heights?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Waterview Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Westlawn Public School (6 km), Grafton High School (6.5 km), Grafton Public School (6.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Waterview Heights?
Waterview Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (47.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Waterview Heights?
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 Waterview Heights?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Waterview Heights centroid. 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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