Nashua at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
267
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Nashua.
The postcode for Nashua is 2479 (NSW).
Nashua (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Nashua has roughly 267 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.
Nashua 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 8 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nashua's population at 267, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
267
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
267
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nashua.
Local schools for Nashua
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Government School Catchment
Eureka Public School
Fernleigh Public School
Clunes 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 Nashua.
- What is the Nashua postcode?
- Nashua is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Nashua?
- Nashua is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2479, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nashua?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Nashua?
- There are 8 schools serving Nashua on this page, including Eureka Public School, Fernleigh Public School, Clunes Public School.
- How walkable is Nashua?
- Nashua has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nashua?
- Nashua is close to Booyong, Binna Burra, Brooklet, Pearces Creek, Eureka.
- What is the population of Nashua?
- The population of Nashua is approximately 267 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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