Chilcotts Grass at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
237
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Chilcotts Grass.
The postcode for Chilcotts Grass is 2480 (NSW).
Chilcotts Grass (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Chilcotts Grass has roughly 237 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Chilcotts Grass 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chilcotts Grass's population at 237, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
237
Median age
50
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
237
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chilcotts Grass.
Local schools for Chilcotts Grass
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Government School Catchment
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
Goonellabah Public School
Tregeagle Public School
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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 Chilcotts Grass.
- What is the Chilcotts Grass postcode?
- Chilcotts Grass is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Chilcotts Grass?
- Chilcotts Grass is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chilcotts Grass?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $435.
- What schools are in Chilcotts Grass?
- There are 20 schools serving Chilcotts Grass on this page, including Blue Hills College, The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, Goonellabah Public School.
- How walkable is Chilcotts Grass?
- Chilcotts Grass has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chilcotts Grass?
- Chilcotts Grass is close to Goonellabah, Tregeagle, Lindendale, Lagoon Grass, Richmond Hill.
- What is the population of Chilcotts Grass?
- The population of Chilcotts Grass is approximately 237 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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