Knockrow at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
186
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Knockrow.
The postcode for Knockrow is 2479 (NSW).
Knockrow (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Knockrow has roughly 186 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Knockrow 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.
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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Knockrow's population at 186, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
186
Median age
53
Family households
72%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
186
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 Knockrow.
Local schools for Knockrow
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fernleigh Public School
Newrybar Public School
Teven-Tintenbar 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 Knockrow.
- What is the Knockrow postcode?
- Knockrow is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Knockrow?
- Knockrow is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2479, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Knockrow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Knockrow?
- There are 6 schools serving Knockrow on this page, including Fernleigh Public School, Newrybar Public School, Teven-Tintenbar Public School.
- How walkable is Knockrow?
- Knockrow has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Knockrow?
- Knockrow is close to Kinvara, Brooklet, Newrybar, Fernleigh, Glen Fernaigh.
- What is the population of Knockrow?
- The population of Knockrow is approximately 186 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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