Bangalow at a glance
Median house
$2,050,000
Median unit
$366,480
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
82
Very walkable
Population
2,752
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Bangalow.
The postcode for Bangalow is 2479 (NSW).
The median house price in Bangalow is $2,050,000.
Bangalow (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $2,050,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Bangalow has roughly 2,752 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bangalow scores 82/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bangalow's population at 2,752, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,752
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,050,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $366,480, roughly 82% below the house median. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $410,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,050,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $366,480.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$2,050,000
$366,480
42
Average days to sell
2,752
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.40% (median rent $550/wk against a $2,050,000 price tag). Units yield 9.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.40%
Based on $2,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20249.22%
Based on $366,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
76
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
82
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bangalow.
Local schools for Bangalow
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bangalow Public School
Newrybar Public School
Coorabell Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bangalow.
- What is the median house price in Bangalow?
- The median house price in Bangalow, NSW 2479 is $2,050,000. The median unit price is $366,480.
- What is the Bangalow postcode?
- Bangalow is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Bangalow?
- Bangalow is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2479, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bangalow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Bangalow?
- There are 8 schools serving Bangalow on this page, including Bangalow Public School, Newrybar Public School, Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School.
- How walkable is Bangalow?
- Bangalow has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Bangalow?
- Bangalow is close to Possum Creek, Binna Burra, Newrybar, Talofa, Coopers Shoot.
- What is the population of Bangalow?
- The population of Bangalow is approximately 2,752 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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