Empire Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
185
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Empire Vale.
The postcode for Empire Vale is 2478 (NSW).
Empire Vale (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Empire Vale has roughly 185 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.
Empire Vale 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Empire Vale's population at 185, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
185
Median age
48
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
185
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 Empire Vale.
Local schools for Empire Vale
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Government School Catchment
Empire Vale Public School
Wardell Public School
Ballina Public School
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Frequently asked
About Empire Vale.
- What is the Empire Vale postcode?
- Empire Vale is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Empire Vale?
- Empire Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Empire Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Empire Vale?
- There are 12 schools serving Empire Vale on this page, including Empire Vale Public School, Emmanuel Anglican College, Wardell Public School.
- How walkable is Empire Vale?
- Empire Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Empire Vale?
- Empire Vale is close to Pimlico Island, Keith Hall, Patchs Beach, Pimlico, South Ballina.
- What is the population of Empire Vale?
- The population of Empire Vale is approximately 185 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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