Stony Chute at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Stony Chute.
The postcode for Stony Chute is 2480 (NSW).
Stony Chute (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Stony Chute has roughly 156 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Stony Chute 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 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stony Chute's population at 156, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
156
Median age
53
Family households
54%
Lone person
38%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
156
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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
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Education
Schools in Stony Chute.
Local schools for Stony Chute
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Government School Catchment
Barkers Vale Public School
Nimbin Central School
Larnook 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Stony Chute.
- What is the Stony Chute postcode?
- Stony Chute is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Stony Chute?
- Stony Chute is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stony Chute?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Stony Chute?
- There are 5 schools serving Stony Chute on this page, including Barkers Vale Public School, Nimbin Central School, Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education.
- How walkable is Stony Chute?
- Stony Chute has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stony Chute?
- Stony Chute is close to Mountain Top, Wadeville, Blue Knob, Nimbin, Lillian Rock.
- What is the population of Stony Chute?
- The population of Stony Chute is approximately 156 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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