Townsend
NSW 2463 · Clarence Valley
991 (2021) → 1,052 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.
Townsend is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2463, about 526km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $669K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 13km inland. Townsend has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.02%), New Zealand (1.21%), South Africa (1.01%), Chile (0.5%), South Korea (0.5%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (1.51%), Afrikaans (1.01%), Portuguese (1.01%), Spanish (0.5%), Tagalog (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pacific Valley Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 989
- Valley Hope Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 935
Nearby (within 10km)
- Maclean High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 957
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1020
- Maclean Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 915
- Gulmarrad Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 996
- Harwood Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 908
- Palmers Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 941
- Chatsworth Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 987
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Townsend
Is Townsend safe?
Townsend has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 5,853 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Townsend?
In Townsend, the median house price is $669K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Townsend from Sydney CBD?
Townsend is about 525.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Townsend?
Townsend has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Townsend?
Townsend has a transport score of 46/100.