Townsend NSW

Postcode 2463 · Clarence Valley LGA

Townsend is a small community in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2463). With a population of 991, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Townsend is $820,000, having surged 30.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $800,000 (+59.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,419.

Townsend is served by 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 968, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Townsend offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($820K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 15.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +30.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$820K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability15.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+30.2% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$820K
30.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$800K
59.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$365
POPULATION
991
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,044
Personal Income /wk$575
Mortgage /mth$1,419
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA968
Total Students328
Independent2
Pacific Valley Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 985
Valley Hope Christian SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 951
Data: 2026