New South Wales · Postcode 2474
The Risk postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 622 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
The Risk at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
The Risk vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Risk | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $433 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
The Risk is a locality 622 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2474. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Kyogle.
According to the 2021 Census, The Risk has a population of 31 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the NSW average.
Housing in The Risk includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $433, 12 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Risk scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
The Risk is served by The Risk Public School.
The Risk is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
The Risk details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2474 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 31 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $674/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $433 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 20.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 103.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.4656808 |
| Longitude | 152.9183853 |
| Distance from Sydney | 622 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Kyogle |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
| State Electorate | Lismore |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (9.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 15 (48.4%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (9.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 6 (19.4%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (12.9%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (12.9%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (72.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
Schools in The Risk
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in The Risk. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near The Risk
Same Postcode (2474)
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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.