NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Iluka, 2466
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Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Iluka anchors everyday life in Clarence Valley, a regional smaller community with its own identity and rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,764
- Median age
- 62
- Median household income / week
- $834
- Dwelling vacancy
- 26.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 305 of 1,157
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 28.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 126 / 37
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $513
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 73
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 32
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment11
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault6
- Other Theft6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 996
- Iluka Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
39 public transport stops in this suburb
- Compton St At Hogan St
- Crown St At Charles St
- Iluka Public School, Charles St
- Iluka Wharf
- Iluka Wharf
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
207 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 RIVERVIEW STREET ILUKA 2466Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 NGARU CLOSE ILUKA 2466Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool108 CHARLES STREET ILUKA 2466Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool27 GARGLE CIRCUIT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 YAEGL CRESCENT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 MICALO STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 WUY WUY STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 SOVEREIGN STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Subdivision78 CHARLES STREET ILUKA 2466Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation58 SPENSER STREET ILUKA 2466Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences46 CHARLES STREET ILUKA 2466Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation46 LONG STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure49 CHARLES STREET ILUKA 2466Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 RIVERVIEW STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision30 MARANDOWIE DRIVE ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 GARGLE CIRCUIT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport6 COMPTON STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport46 ELIZABETH STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 LAURIE DRIVE ILUKA 2466Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Take away food and drink42 SPENSER STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation103 CHARLES STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Driveways and hard stand spaces4 CROWN STREET ILUKA 2466Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 BALLANDA CRESCENT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing2 DUKE STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 SOVEREIGN STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport18 LONG STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure60 GARGLE CIRCUIT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 BELLA WAY ILUKA 2466Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision33 CHARLES STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 GARGLE CIRCUIT ILUKA 2466Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry772 HENRY SEARLE DRIVE ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation111 SPENSER STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 SOVEREIGN STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 GARGLE CIRCUIT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility42 MARANDOWIE DRIVE ILUKA 2466Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences2 CYPRESS CLOSE ILUKA 2466Determined
September 2025
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure75-79 SPENSER STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
August 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)106 SPENSER STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 GARGLE CIRCUIT ILUKA 2466Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 YOUNG STREET ILUKA 2466Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Charles Street Studio GalleryArt
- Iluka Hot BreadBakery
- Bench
- Iluka Coach StopBus stop
- Iluka Quality MeatsButcher
- Boat Shed CafeCafe
- Iluka PharmacyChemist
- Iluka WharfFerry Terminal
- Iluka LibraryLibrary
- Marketplace
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cason ParkPark
- Charlie Ryan ParkPark
- Iluka Memorial ParkPark
- Iluka Rotary International ParkPark
- Jack Austen ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3999th in Australia
- State rank
- 1261st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #192 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #449 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ball Play Areaamenitiespitch
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Boat Shed Cafeamenitiescafe
- Charles Street Studio Galleryamenitiesart
- Club Ilukaamenitiessports_centre
- Iluka Bowls Clubamenitiespitch
- Iluka Coach Stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Iluka Hot Breadamenitiesbakery
- Iluka Libraryamenitieslibrary
- Iluka Pharmacyamenitieschemist
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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