Yamba
NSW 2464 · Clarence Valley
6,405 (2021) → 6,799 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.
Yamba is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2464, about 533km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $951K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Yamba has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2464 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), New Zealand (1.81%), Germany (0.44%), Philippines (0.42%), Scotland (0.39%)
Top languages: German (0.37%), Thai (0.34%), French (0.3%), Spanish (0.27%), Italian (0.14%)
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 975 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1074
- Yamba Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
Nearby (within 10km)
- Iluka Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 996
- Palmers Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 944
- Harwood Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 943
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yamba
Is Yamba safe?
Yamba has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 7,135 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yamba?
In Yamba, the median house price is $951K and the median unit price is $758K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Yamba from Sydney CBD?
Yamba is about 533.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Yamba?
Yamba has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yamba?
Yamba has a transport score of 73/100, including 2 train stations.