Ballina Shire Council
Fernleigh
Fernleigh at a glance
Median house
$2,150,000
+6.4% year on year
Median unit
$366,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
21
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
298
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Fernleigh.
Fernleigh is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,150,000
+6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $366,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$2,150,000
+6.4% annual growth
$366,480
Sales data pending
21
Average days to sell
298
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.33%
Based on $2,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.39%
Based on $366,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.4%
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 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202621 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 +6.4%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+36%
2026
$2.1M
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
298
Median age
50
Family households
77%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Fernleigh.
Local schools for Fernleigh
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fernleigh Public School
Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Newrybar 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 Fernleigh.
- What is the median house price in Fernleigh?
- The median house price in Fernleigh, NSW 2479 is $2,150,000. The median unit price is $366,480. Annual growth is +6.4%.
- What is the Fernleigh postcode?
- Fernleigh is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Fernleigh?
- There are 11 schools serving Fernleigh on this page, including Fernleigh Public School, Teven-Tintenbar Public School, Newrybar Public School.
- How walkable is Fernleigh?
- Fernleigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fernleigh?
- Fernleigh is close to Glen Fernaigh, Pearces Creek, Kinvara, Tintenbar, Brooklet.
- What is the population of Fernleigh?
- Fernleigh has approximately 298 residents. 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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