Ballina Shire Council

Rosebank

NSW2480

Rosebank at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

423

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Rosebank.

The postcode for Rosebank is 2480 (NSW).

Rosebank (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Rosebank has roughly 423 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.

Rosebank 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 8 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rosebank's population at 423, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

423

Median age

49

Family households

75%

Lone person

18%

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)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$435/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

423

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

14

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft3 (21.4%)
Assault3 (21.4%)
Against justice procedures2 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property2 (14.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (14.3%)

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 Rosebank.

Local schools for Rosebank

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Government School Catchment

Rosebank Public School

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Eureka Public School

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Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre

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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 Rosebank.

What is the Rosebank postcode?
Rosebank is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Rosebank?
Rosebank is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Rosebank?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $435.
What schools are in Rosebank?
There are 9 schools serving Rosebank on this page, including Rosebank Public School, Eureka Public School, Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre.
How walkable is Rosebank?
Rosebank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rosebank?
Rosebank is close to Eureka, Dorroughby, Repentance Creek, Corndale, Missingham.
What is the population of Rosebank?
The population of Rosebank is approximately 423 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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