Loftville at a glance
Population
265
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Loftville.
The postcode for Loftville is 2480 (NSW).
Loftville (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Loftville has roughly 265 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Loftville's population at 265, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (37% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (78%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
265
Median age
54
Family households
20%
Lone person
78%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
265
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Loftville.
Local schools for Loftville
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Government School Catchment
Albert Park Public School
Caniaba Public School
Lismore South Public School
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Frequently asked
About Loftville.
- What is the Loftville postcode?
- Loftville is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Loftville?
- Loftville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Loftville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Loftville?
- There are 20 schools serving Loftville on this page, including Albert Park Public School, Caniaba Public School, Lismore South Public School.
- What suburbs are near Loftville?
- Loftville is close to South Lismore, Girards Hill, Monaltrie, East Lismore, Lismore Dc.
- What is the population of Loftville?
- The population of Loftville is approximately 265 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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