New South Wales location profile
Townsend NSW 2463
Townsend is a quiet residential village in the Clarence Valley, just inland from the Clarence River and a short drive to Yamba’s beaches. It offers a semi-rural feel with newer family homes and good road access via the Pacific Highway, appealing to families and retirees seeking space and coastal proximity.
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Why families consider Townsend
Family-oriented and semi-rural, with a mix of tradespeople, commuters to Maclean/Yamba/Grafton, and retirees. Lifestyle focuses on river and coastal recreation, quiet streets, and community amenities with schools nearby and larger services in Maclean and Yamba.
Amenities & services
- Maclean town centre retail and supermarkets (approx. 5–7km)
- Maclean District Hospital (Maclean)
- GP clinics and pharmacies in Maclean
- Yamba Fair shopping centre (Yamba)
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants in Maclean and Yamba
- Pacific Valley Christian School (Townsend)
- Maclean Library (Clarence Regional Library, Maclean)
- Yamba Library (Yamba)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Grafton (South Grafton) Station on NSW TrainLink North Coast line
- Local bus services connecting Maclean–Yamba–Iluka–Grafton (NSW TrainLink/regionals)
- Pacific Highway (A1) access nearby; Yamba Road and Brooms Head Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Boating, fishing and kayaking on the Clarence River
- Maclean Showground and sports fields
- Yamba and Angourie beaches, surf clubs and coastal walking
- Bowling and RSL clubs in Maclean and Yamba
- Yuraygir National Park
- Iluka Nature Reserve
- Clarence River foreshore parks (Maclean)
- Everlasting Swamp National Park
Education context
Limited in Townsend; family day care and preschools available locally and in nearby Maclean/Gulmarrad, with long day care and OSHC options in Maclean and Yamba (moderate wait times in peak periods).
- Southern Cross University – Lismore campus (approx. 100km north-west)
- Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour campus (approx. 120km south)
- TAFE NSW – Grafton campus (regional vocational training)