Coldstream
NSW 2462 • New South Wales
About Coldstream
Coldstream is a small rural locality on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, situated approximately 650 kilometres north of Sydney near the coastal town of Yamba and Maclean. The locality covers around 11 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies within the Clarence Valley, a region celebrated for its scenic river landscapes, subtropical farming, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Maclean, approximately 15 kilometres to the south, provides essential services including a hospital, schools, and shopping, while the holiday town of Yamba is roughly 10 kilometres to the east. The Clarence River is the defining feature of the area, supporting sugarcane farming, fishing, and recreational boating. A private vehicle is needed as no public transport serves the locality directly.
Coldstream falls under postcode 2462 and is governed by the Clarence Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Clarence electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2462
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2462 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2462; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Pacific Highway provides access; Grafton has NSW TrainLink connections
No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Maclean or Yamba.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tucabia Public School ICSEA 8692 Mookin St
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Ulmarra Public School ICSEA 9716644 5266 2476 Big River Way
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Clarence Valley Local Government Area, which contains Coldstream. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)