Whiporie, NSW 2469 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Whiporie is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2469, home to 114 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $495 /week
- Median family income
- $1,687 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $215 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Summerland Way Opp Bungawalbin Whiporie Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 26 resolvable premises in Whiporie. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 322 across postcode 2469 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 97 violent offences, 68 property damage, 40 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whiporie?
Whiporie (NSW 2469) had 114 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Whiporie?
The median advertised rent in Whiporie is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Whiporie?
Whiporie is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whiporie?
Across postcode 2469, 322 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (97), property damage (68), theft (40). 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 Whiporie?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Whiporie 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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