Iluka
NSW 2466 · Clarence Valley
1,764 (2021) → 1,872 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Clarence Valley local government area (est. 56,936 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Iluka is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2466, about 538km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $865K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 73/100, and is right by the coast. Iluka has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2466 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.72%), New Zealand (1.47%), USA (0.91%), Netherlands (0.34%), PNG (0.23%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.28%), Punjabi (0.28%), Tagalog (0.23%), Italian (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Iluka Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 996
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yamba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 978
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1074
- Palmers Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 944
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Iluka
Is Iluka safe?
Iluka has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,855 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Iluka?
In Iluka, the median house price is $865K and the median unit price is $646K. Median weekly house rent is $515.
How far is Iluka from Sydney CBD?
Iluka is about 537.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Iluka?
Iluka has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Iluka?
Iluka has a transport score of 73/100, including 1 train station.