Drake 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 Drake Compares
Drake vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Drake | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $698 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $604 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 20.0% +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.
Drake is a locality 560 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2469. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Tenterfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Drake has a population of 244 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $698, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 20.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 16 (6.6% of residents).
Housing in Drake includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $604, with 103 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Drake scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Drake is served by Drake Public School.
Drake is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
Drake Details
| Postcode | 2469 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 244 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $698/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $436/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $604 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 283.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 103 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (6.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -28.9269577 |
| Longitude | 152.3726514 |
| Distance from Sydney | 560 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Tenterfield |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 20 (8.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (14.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 102 (41.8%) |
| 65+ years | 74 (30.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 50 (20.5%) |
| Asthma | 22 (9.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (9.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (7.4%) |
| Cancer | 10 (4.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 48 (48.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 33 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (15.2%) |
Schools in Drake
Suburbs Near Drake
Same Postcode (2469)
More Drake 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.