Ballina Shire Council
Fernside
Fernside at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
55
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Fernside.
Fernside is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$334,000
Sales data pending
$240,480
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
55
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.83%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading7.57%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
55
Median age
42
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Fernside.
Local schools for Fernside
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blakebrook Public School
Caniaba Public School
Lismore South 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 Fernside.
- What is the median house price in Fernside?
- The median house price in Fernside, NSW 2480 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Fernside postcode?
- Fernside is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Fernside?
- There are 4 schools serving Fernside on this page, including Blakebrook Public School, Caniaba Public School, Lismore South Public School.
- How walkable is Fernside?
- Fernside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Fernside?
- Fernside is close to Leycester, Bungabbee, Blakebrook, Rock Valley, Caniaba.
- What is the population of Fernside?
- Fernside has approximately 55 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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