Bangalow, NSW 2479
Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2479
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Median house price
$1,500,000
-1.6% over the past year.
Median of 51 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Bangalow at a glance
- Median unit
- $366,480
- Weekly rent
- $1,000
- Houses
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 51 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2479), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Bangalow
Houses change hands at $1,500,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (51 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $366,480, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -1.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $300,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2479)
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What to know about Bangalow
Bangalow (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $1,500,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -1.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,687 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 82/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 70/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 76%
- Lone person
- 19%
- Owner occupied
- 71%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.47% (median rent $1000/wk against a $1,500,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.47%
- On the $1,500,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -1.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
62 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,687 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Bangalow
- What is the median house price in Bangalow?
- The median house price in Bangalow, NSW 2479 is $1,500,000 (median of 51 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $366,480. Annual growth is -1.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Bangalow?
- A useful starting point is the Bangalow median house price of $1,500,000 (units $366,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Bangalow a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Bangalow is 3.5%: the median weekly house rent is $1,000 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2479), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,500,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 1.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Bangalow is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2479.
- What is the average rent in Bangalow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1000.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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