Ballina Shire Council

Nashua

NSW2479

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

267

Median age: 48

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Nashua.

Local schools for Nashua

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Government School Catchment

Eureka Public School

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Fernleigh Public School

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Clunes 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

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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.

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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