Patchs Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
45
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Patchs Beach.
The postcode for Patchs Beach is 2478 (NSW).
Patchs Beach (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Patchs Beach has roughly 45 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Patchs Beach 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Patchs Beach's population at 45, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
45
Median age
49
Family households
65%
Lone person
25%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$413/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
45
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Education
Schools in Patchs Beach.
Local schools for Patchs Beach
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Government School Catchment
Empire Vale Public School
Wardell Public School
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Patchs Beach.
- What is the Patchs Beach postcode?
- Patchs Beach is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Patchs Beach?
- Patchs Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Patchs Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $413.
- What schools are in Patchs Beach?
- There are 5 schools serving Patchs Beach on this page, including Empire Vale Public School, Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School.
- How walkable is Patchs Beach?
- Patchs Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Patchs Beach?
- Patchs Beach is close to East Wardell, Pimlico Island, Empire Vale, Wardell, Pimlico.
- What is the population of Patchs Beach?
- The population of Patchs Beach is approximately 45 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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