Yamba, NSW 2464 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yamba is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2464, home to 6,405 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 527 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,405
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,106 /week
- Median personal income
- $602 /week
- Median family income
- $1,397 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,630
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Yamba Public School
- Iluka Public School
- Palmers Island Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 16 bus stops
- Coldstream St At River St
- Coldstream St After River St
- Claude St At Wooli St
- Claude St Before Wooli St
- Yamba Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 42.3% of the 5,622 resolvable premises in Yamba. 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: 42.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 483 across postcode 2464 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 theft, 109 violent offences, 63 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yamba?
Yamba (NSW 2464) had 6,405 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Yamba?
The median advertised rent in Yamba is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yamba?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yamba covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yamba Public School (0.6 km), Iluka Public School (4.1 km), Palmers Island Public School (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yamba?
Yamba is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (42.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yamba?
Across postcode 2464, 483 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (123), violent (109), other (63). 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 Yamba?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yamba centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops, 1 ferry 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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