Doonbah
NSW 2473 • New South Wales
About Doonbah
Doonbah is a small coastal-hinterland locality in the far north coast of New South Wales, located approximately 9 square kilometres in area near the town of Evans Head, in the Clarence electorate. The 2021 census recorded a population of 298 residents, making it a quiet, tightly-knit rural community. Positioned near the mouth of the Richmond River and not far from the Broadwater National Park, Doonbah enjoys a peaceful setting of low-lying farmland and coastal wetland country.
The locality is characterised by hobby farms, small acreages and lifestyle properties that attract residents seeking space and a low-key coastal lifestyle. Residents access services in the nearby township of Evans Head (approximately 5 kilometres) or the regional centre of Ballina (around 35 kilometres south), which provides shopping, schools, health services and a domestic airport. The area's proximity to beaches, the Broadwater National Park and the Richmond River makes it a draw for fishing enthusiasts, birdwatchers and those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle.
Doonbah falls under postcode 2473 and is governed by the Richmond 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 2473
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2473, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2473; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Evans Head / Ballina 10-40 min
Commute to Evans Head
🛣️ Largely car-dependent. Evans Head provides basic daily services; Ballina is the main regional hub with the nearest airport (BNK).
Rural locality with no footpaths or local commercial services. All errands require a car. Evans Head township is a short drive for basics.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Evans River Community School ICSEA 955Cypress Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Richmond Valley Local Government Area, which contains Doonbah. 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)