Pimlico, NSW 2478

Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2478

Updated

Median house price

$867,500

-18.2% over the past year.

Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Pimlico at a glance

Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $630
Population
358
Median age 41

Prices: Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2478), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Pimlico

Houses change hands at $867,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (10 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 63% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-18.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -18.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $174,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Pimlico on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2478)

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What to know about Pimlico

Pimlico (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $867,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -18.2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Pimlico has roughly 358 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Pimlico 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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,755 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Pimlico

Schools serving Pimlico: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Empire Vale Public School

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Wardell Public School

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Cabbage Tree Island Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Pimlico's population at 358, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.39% (median rent $900/wk against a $867,500 price tag). Units yield 10.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
5.39%
On the $867,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
10.34%
On the $316,800 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-18.2%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

11 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft7 (63.6%)
Against justice procedures3 (27.3%)
Arson1 (9.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,755 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
9.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Pimlico

What is the median house price in Pimlico?
The median house price in Pimlico, NSW 2478 is $867,500 (median of 10 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -18.2%.
How much is my house worth in Pimlico?
A useful starting point is the Pimlico median house price of $867,500 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Pimlico a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Pimlico is 5.4%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2478), June 2026) against the median house price of $867,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 18.2% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Pimlico is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Pimlico postcode?
Pimlico is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Pimlico?
Pimlico is a suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2478.
What is the average rent in Pimlico?
The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $630.
What schools are in Pimlico?
There are 14 schools serving Pimlico on this page, including Empire Vale Public School, Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School.
How walkable is Pimlico?
Pimlico has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Pimlico?
Pimlico is close to Pimlico Island, Coolgardie, Meerschaum Vale, Uralba, Empire Vale.
What is the population of Pimlico?
The population of Pimlico is approximately 358 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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