Clunes, NSW 2480

Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2480

Updated

Median house price

$1,175,150

-7.3% over the past year.

Median of 24 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Clunes at a glance

Median unit
$240,480
Weekly rent
$620
Houses · units $435
Population
907
Median age 43

Prices: Median of 24 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Clunes

Houses change hands at $1,175,150 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (24 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -7.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $235,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480)

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What to know about Clunes

Clunes (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $1,175,150, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

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.

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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,464 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 independent.

Schools in Clunes

Schools serving Clunes: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Clunes Public School

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Eltham Public School

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Corndale Public School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
16/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.74% (median rent $620/wk against a $1,175,150 price tag). Units yield 9.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
2.74%
On the $1,175,150 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
9.41%
On the $240,480 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-7.3%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

12 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures5 (41.7%)
Theft2 (16.7%)
Malicious damage to property2 (16.7%)
Assault1 (8.3%)
Drug offences1 (8.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,464 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
8.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Clunes

What is the median house price in Clunes?
The median house price in Clunes, NSW 2480 is $1,175,150 (median of 24 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -7.3%.
How much is my house worth in Clunes?
A useful starting point is the Clunes median house price of $1,175,150 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Clunes a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Clunes is 2.7%: the median weekly house rent is $620 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,175,150 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 7.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Clunes is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
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 suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2480.
What is the average rent in Clunes?
The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $435.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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