Bora Ridge Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bora Ridge Compares
Bora Ridge vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bora Ridge | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,292 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 13.6% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bora Ridge is a locality 567 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2471. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Richmond Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Bora Ridge has a population of 107 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,292, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 3 (2.8% of residents).
Housing in Bora Ridge includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 28 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bora Ridge scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Bora Ridge is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
Bora Ridge Details
| Postcode | 2471 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 107 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,292/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $466/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 57.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -29.056057 |
| Longitude | 153.1753315 |
| Distance from Sydney | 567 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Richmond Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 26 (24.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (8.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 29 (27.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 29 (27.1%) |
| 65+ years | 15 (14.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (4.7%) |
| Asthma | 4 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (12.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (61.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (25.8%) |
Suburbs Near Bora Ridge
Same Postcode (2471)
More Bora Ridge Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.