Girards Hill at a glance
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,318
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Girards Hill.
The postcode for Girards Hill is 2480 (NSW).
Girards Hill (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Girards Hill has roughly 1,318 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Girards Hill scores 68/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Girards Hill's population at 1,318, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,318
Median age
47
Family households
56%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
1,318
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
79
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.
68
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Girards Hill.
Local schools for Girards Hill
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Government School Catchment
Albert Park Public School
Lismore Public School
Lismore South 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 Girards Hill.
- What is the Girards Hill postcode?
- Girards Hill is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Girards Hill?
- Girards Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Girards Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Girards Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Girards Hill on this page, including Living School, Albert Park Public School, Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School.
- How walkable is Girards Hill?
- Girards Hill has a Walk Score of 68 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Girards Hill?
- Girards Hill is close to Lismore Dc, Lismore, East Lismore, South Lismore, Lismore Heights.
- What is the population of Girards Hill?
- The population of Girards Hill is approximately 1,318 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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