Pimlico Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32.1k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Pimlico Island.
The postcode for Pimlico Island is 2478 (NSW).
Pimlico Island (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Pimlico Island has roughly 32,053 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Pimlico Island 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pimlico Island's population at 32,053, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
32,053
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$366/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32,053
Median age: 48
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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 Pimlico Island.
Local schools for Pimlico Island
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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 Pimlico Island.
- What is the Pimlico Island postcode?
- Pimlico Island is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Pimlico Island?
- Pimlico Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pimlico Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $366.
- What schools are in Pimlico Island?
- There are 10 schools serving Pimlico Island on this page, including Empire Vale Public School, Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School.
- How walkable is Pimlico Island?
- Pimlico Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pimlico Island?
- Pimlico Island is close to Pimlico, Empire Vale, Coolgardie, Patchs Beach, Wardell.
- What is the population of Pimlico Island?
- The population of Pimlico Island is approximately 32,053 (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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