Pottsville
NSW 2489 · Tweed
7,238 (2021) → 7,601 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Pottsville is a moderate growth suburb in Tweed, NSW 2489, about 650km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.45M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Pottsville has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2489 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.07%), New Zealand (2.38%), USA (0.58%), Netherlands (0.48%), Scotland (0.48%)
Top languages: Japan (0.41%), Spanish (0.33%), German (0.3%), French (0.28%), Thai (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1094
- Pottsville Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1036
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bogangar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1040
- Crabbes Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 985
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pottsville
Is Pottsville safe?
Pottsville has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 2,335 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pottsville?
In Pottsville, the median house price is $1.45M and the median unit price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Pottsville from Sydney CBD?
Pottsville is about 649.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Pottsville?
Pottsville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pottsville?
Pottsville has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.