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Diamond Beach 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 Diamond Beach Compares
Diamond Beach vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Diamond Beach | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,331 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,658 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈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.
Diamond Beach is a locality 239 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2430. It falls within the Mid North Coast region. The local government area is Mid-Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Diamond Beach has a population of 1,012 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,331, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 74 (7.3% of residents).
Housing in Diamond Beach includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,658, with 379 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Diamond Beach scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Diamond Beach is served by Hallidays Point Public School.
Diamond Beach is part of the Taree - Gloucester statistical area in New South Wales.
Diamond Beach Details
| Postcode | 2430 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,012 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,331/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $700/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,658 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Population Density | 97/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 379 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 74 (7.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.0285584 |
| Longitude | 152.5355518 |
| Distance from Sydney | 239 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Taree - Gloucester |
| Local Government | Mid-Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 180 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (7.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 184 (18.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 320 (31.6%) |
| 65+ years | 251 (24.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 119 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 96 (9.5%) |
| Cancer | 40 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 38 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 36 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 20 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.6%) |
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 | 115 (31.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 164 (44.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 89 (24.2%) |
Schools in Diamond Beach
Suburbs Near Diamond Beach
Same Postcode (2430)
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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.