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Iluka, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Iluka is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,969. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
1,969 Population 0/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,461 Median Income
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,461 median income, 10.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,969
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$16,461
Per Capita$16,461
Unemployment10.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership68.9%
Housing Units788

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,969
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-29.4015°, 153.3511°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,461
Median Age62.0 years

About Iluka

Iluka is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,969. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Iluka has a population of 1,969 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,727.2 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,969
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above Australia avg
4,727.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Iluka vs Australia Average

The median household income in Iluka is $16,461, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,461 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $317, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 187 business establishments.

Income: Iluka vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,461
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,461
Avg Weekly Wage$317

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Iluka is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 68.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 788 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.9%
Owner-Occupied68.9%
Renter-Occupied31.1%
Housing Units788

Property Tax

Climate in Iluka

Iluka has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1402 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.4° 135.3
Feb 24°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.2° 153.3
Mar 23°C / 73°F 19.5° / 26.4° 202.5
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.5° 138.7
May 17.9°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22.2° 139.6
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 155.9
Jul 15°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.8° 78.4
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.9° 70.6
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 13.6° / 22.8° 39.2
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 15.8° / 23.9° 76.2
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 17.8° / 25.1° 103.3
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 19.5° / 26.3° 108.8
Iluka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4,727.2 sq mi (12,243.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4015°N, 153.3511°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Iluka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Iluka

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iluka Public School
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Radio Stations near Iluka

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TLC FM The Lower Clarence Valley Yamba NSW Australia community radio, nsw AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Iluka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lawrence Museum
Maclean Stone Cottage & Bicentennial Museum
New Italy Museum
The Shed Gallery
Yamba Museum

Libraries in Iluka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iluka Library0.0
Maclean Library0.0
Yamba Library0.0

Restaurants in Iluka

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yamba Shores Tavern

Cafes in Iluka

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boat Shed Cafe

Gas Stations in Iluka

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Iluka

Golf Courses in Iluka

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iluka Golf Club

Airports Near Iluka

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Clarence Valley Regional AirportGFNMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Baryulgil AirstripSmall Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba AirportSmall Airport
South Grafton AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iluka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Peter

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iluka

What is the population of Iluka?

Iluka has a population of 1,969 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,727.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Iluka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,461, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Iluka?

Iluka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

How is the job market in Iluka?

The job market in Iluka faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $317. There are 187 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Iluka?

The median home value in Iluka is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 68.9%.

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