Ballina Shire Council

Rock Valley

NSW2480

Rock Valley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

266

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Rock Valley.

The postcode for Rock Valley is 2480 (NSW).

Rock Valley (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Rock Valley has roughly 266 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.

Rock Valley 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rock Valley's population at 266, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

266

Median age

53

Family households

76%

Lone person

24%

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)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$320/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

266

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Arson1 (20.0%)
Theft1 (20.0%)
Assault1 (20.0%)
Disorderly conduct1 (20.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (20.0%)

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.

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 Rock Valley.

Local schools for Rock Valley

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Government School Catchment

Blakebrook Public School

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Jiggi Public School

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Manifold 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 Rock Valley.

What is the Rock Valley postcode?
Rock Valley is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Rock Valley?
Rock Valley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Rock Valley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $320.
What schools are in Rock Valley?
There are 20 schools serving Rock Valley on this page, including Blakebrook Public School, Jiggi Public School, Manifold Public School.
How walkable is Rock Valley?
Rock Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rock Valley?
Rock Valley is close to Jiggi, Bungabbee, Leycester, Fernside, Blakebrook.
What is the population of Rock Valley?
The population of Rock Valley is approximately 266 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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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