Pottsville
NSW 2489 • Rest of NSW
About Pottsville
Pottsville is a rapidly growing coastal town of over 7,200 residents in the Tweed Shire, located 30 kilometres south of the Gold Coast in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Named after early settler Bill Potts, the town has seen remarkable population growth from just 245 people in 1971 to its current size, driven by its appealing lifestyle and relative affordability compared to nearby Gold Coast suburbs. The community includes a mix of young families, sea-changers, and retirees attracted by the relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Pottsville offers a genuine beach village lifestyle with a pristine surf beach, the scenic Mooball Creek estuary for kayaking and fishing, and a growing selection of cafés, restaurants, and boutique shops. Housing developments including Pottsville Waters and Koala Beach provide modern family-friendly living amid natural bushland. The town has two primary schools and is only 25 minutes from Coolangatta Airport, making it an appealing base for those wanting a laid-back Northern Rivers lifestyle with easy access to the Gold Coast's amenities and employment.
Pottsville falls under postcode 2489 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 603 — Tweed City via Hastings Point, Cabarita Beach & Tweed Valley Hospital 40-50 min
- 618 — Murwillumbah via Mooball (loop service) 30-40 min
- 616 — Murwillumbah via Bogangar & Mooball 35 min
Commute to Gold Coast (Coolangatta/Tweed Heads)
🛣️ No rail service in the region (Murwillumbah line closed 2004). Bus services run limited schedules. Car is the primary transport mode. Coolangatta Airport 25 min drive.
Village centre and beach are walkable; car essential for shopping centres, schools, and regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pottsville Beach Public School ICSEA 10366676 1161 Tweed Coast Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Pottsville by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Pottsville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Pottsville" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
18 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 367
- 2. New Zealand 172
- 3. United States 42
- 4. Netherlands 35
- 5. Scotland 35
- 6. South Africa 34
- 7. Germany 32
- 8. Canada 27
- 9. Ireland 22
- 10. Japan 22
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)