Larnook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
394
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Larnook.
The postcode for Larnook is 2480 (NSW).
Larnook (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Larnook has roughly 394 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.
Larnook 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Larnook's population at 394, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
394
Median age
50
Family households
57%
Lone person
35%
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)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
394
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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
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Education
Schools in Larnook.
Local schools for Larnook
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Government School Catchment
Larnook Public School
Jiggi Public School
Coffee Camp 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 Larnook.
- What is the Larnook postcode?
- Larnook is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Larnook?
- Larnook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Larnook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Larnook?
- There are 16 schools serving Larnook on this page, including Larnook Public School, Jiggi Public School, Coffee Camp Public School.
- How walkable is Larnook?
- Larnook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Larnook?
- Larnook is close to Georgica, Back Creek, Cawongla, Boorabee Park, Jiggi.
- What is the population of Larnook?
- The population of Larnook is approximately 394 (2021 Census). 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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