Pimlico at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
358
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Pimlico.
The postcode for Pimlico is 2478 (NSW).
Pimlico (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
358
Median age
41
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
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)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
358
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
49
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 Pimlico.
Local schools for Pimlico
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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.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pimlico?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $395.
- 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 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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