Ballina Shire Council

Bentley

NSW2480

Bentley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

225

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Bentley.

The postcode for Bentley is 2480 (NSW).

Bentley (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Bentley has roughly 225 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Bentley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

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 1 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bentley's population at 225, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

225

Median age

53

Family households

82%

Lone person

16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

225

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Sexual offences3 (60.0%)
Arson2 (40.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bentley.

Local schools for Bentley

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Manifold Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Casino Christian School

K-12CoEdIndependent
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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Bentley.

What is the Bentley postcode?
Bentley is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Bentley?
Bentley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Bentley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Bentley?
There are 2 schools serving Bentley on this page, including Manifold Public School, Casino Christian School.
How walkable is Bentley?
Bentley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bentley?
Bentley is close to Back Creek, North Casino, Bungabbee, Naughtons Gap, Backmede.
What is the population of Bentley?
The population of Bentley is approximately 225 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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