Blakebrook at a glance
Population
132
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Blakebrook.
The postcode for Blakebrook is 2480 (NSW).
Blakebrook (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Blakebrook has roughly 132 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blakebrook's population at 132, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
132
Median age
47
Family households
82%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
132
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Blakebrook.
Local schools for Blakebrook
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Government School Catchment
Blakebrook Public School
Lismore South Public School
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
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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
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 Blakebrook.
- What is the Blakebrook postcode?
- Blakebrook is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Blakebrook?
- Blakebrook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blakebrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Blakebrook?
- There are 14 schools serving Blakebrook on this page, including Blakebrook Public School, Lismore South Public School, The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus.
- What suburbs are near Blakebrook?
- Blakebrook is close to Booerie Creek, Leycester, Tuncester, Goolmangar, Fernside.
- What is the population of Blakebrook?
- The population of Blakebrook is approximately 132 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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