Blue Knob at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
210
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Blue Knob.
The postcode for Blue Knob is 2480 (NSW).
Blue Knob (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Blue Knob has roughly 210 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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What it’s like to live here.
Blue Knob 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 Blue Knob's population at 210, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
210
Median age
58
Family households
42%
Lone person
49%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
210
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blue Knob.
Local schools for Blue Knob
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Government School Catchment
Barkers Vale Public School
Nimbin Central School
Non-Government Schools
Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education
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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 Blue Knob.
- What is the Blue Knob postcode?
- Blue Knob is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Blue Knob?
- Blue Knob is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blue Knob?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Blue Knob?
- There are 3 schools serving Blue Knob on this page, including Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education, Barkers Vale Public School, Nimbin Central School.
- How walkable is Blue Knob?
- Blue Knob has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blue Knob?
- Blue Knob is close to Lillian Rock, Stony Chute, Wadeville, Mount Burrell, Nimbin.
- What is the population of Blue Knob?
- The population of Blue Knob is approximately 210 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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