Clunes at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
907
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Clunes.
The postcode for Clunes is 2480 (NSW).
Clunes (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Clunes has roughly 907 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Clunes scores 16/100 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 7 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clunes's population at 907, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
907
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
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)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
907
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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.
16
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clunes.
Local schools for Clunes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clunes Public School
Eltham Public School
Corndale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Clunes.
- What is the Clunes postcode?
- Clunes is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Clunes?
- Clunes is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clunes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Clunes?
- There are 10 schools serving Clunes on this page, including Clunes Public School, Eltham Public School, Corndale Public School.
- How walkable is Clunes?
- Clunes has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Clunes?
- Clunes is close to Eltham, Corndale, Booyong, Bexhill, Boat Harbour.
- What is the population of Clunes?
- The population of Clunes is approximately 907 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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