Ballina Shire Council
Cumbalum
Cumbalum at a glance
Median house
$1,155,000
+21.6% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,211
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Cumbalum.
Cumbalum is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,155,000
+21.6% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$610/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,155,000
+21.6% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
31
Average days to sell
2,211
Median age: 37
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.94%
Based on $1,155,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202610.01%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+21.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202631 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +21.6%/yr
2021
$434K
5-year change
+166%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,211
Median age
37
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
54
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
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cumbalum.
Local schools for Cumbalum
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Ballina Coast High School
Ballina 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 Cumbalum.
- What is the median house price in Cumbalum?
- The median house price in Cumbalum, NSW 2478 is $1,155,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +21.6%.
- What is the Cumbalum postcode?
- Cumbalum is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cumbalum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $610.
- What schools are in Cumbalum?
- There are 18 schools serving Cumbalum on this page, including Richmond Christian College, Emmanuel Anglican College, Teven-Tintenbar Public School.
- How walkable is Cumbalum?
- Cumbalum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Cumbalum?
- Cumbalum is close to Teven, Tintenbar, Ballina, Ballina Dc, West Ballina.
- What is the population of Cumbalum?
- Cumbalum has approximately 2,211 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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