Ballina Shire Council

Loftville

NSW2480

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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Day to day

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

265

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (66.7%)
Assault1 (33.3%)

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.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Loftville.

Local schools for Loftville

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Government School Catchment

Albert Park Public School

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Caniaba Public School

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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.

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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