Yamba Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Yamba is a locality approximately 533 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Yamba is 2464, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Yamba has a population of 6,405 (3,047 males, 3,358 females). The median age is 57 years.
The median weekly household income in Yamba is $1,106, with a median personal income of $602 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,630.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (116), Other countries (71), and Germany (28).
90.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Yamba shows 2,243 people employed (1,112 full-time, 954 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (401), managers (188), and technicians & trades (182).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Yamba has an IRSAD score of 958 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Yamba covers an area of 16.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 379 persons per km².
Statistically, Yamba sits within the Clarence Valley area, part of the broader Coffs Harbour - Grafton region. It falls under the Clarence Valley local government area.
The federal electorate for Yamba is Page (Rural).
The 2464 postcode is shared by Yamba along with Angourie, Freeburn Island, Micalo Island, Wooloweyah and Yuraygir.
Yamba Details
| Postcode | 2464 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,405 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,106/week |
| Median Personal Income | $602/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,630 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 16.9 km² |
| Population Density | 379/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,783 |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 289 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -29.4332 |
| Longitude | 153.3406 |
| Distance from Sydney | 533 km |
| Region (SA4) | Coffs Harbour - Grafton |
| Area (SA3) | Clarence Valley |
| Local Government | Clarence Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 828 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 476 (7.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,108 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,581 (24.7%) |
| 65+ years | 2,405 (37.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 602 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 434 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 276 (4.3%) |
| Asthma | 243 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 233 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 217 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 192 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 33 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 136 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,318 (48.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 978 (35.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 299 (10.9%) |