Rous at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
230
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Rous.
The postcode for Rous is 2477 (NSW).
Rous (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Rous has roughly 230 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.
Side by side
Compare Rous with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rous 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, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rous's population at 230, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
230
Median age
48
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
230
Median age: 48
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Rous?
A local agent who actually sells in Rous will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Rous?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Rous, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Rous?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Rous
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Rous.
Local schools for Rous
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rous Public School
Alstonville High School
Alstonville Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rous.
- What is the Rous postcode?
- Rous is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Rous?
- Rous is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rous?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Rous?
- There are 12 schools serving Rous on this page, including Rous Public School, Alstonville High School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Rous?
- Rous has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rous?
- Rous is close to Rous Mill, Dalwood, Lynwood, Lindendale, Tregeagle.
- What is the population of Rous?
- The population of Rous is approximately 230 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
For Sale
Rous
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Rous vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Rous?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Rous: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide