Stony Chute, NSW 2480
Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2480
Updated
Median house price
$566,666
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Stony Chute at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $620
- Houses · units $435
- Population
- 156
- Median age 53
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Stony Chute
Houses change hands at $566,666 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 58% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $113,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Stony Chute on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480)
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What to know about Stony Chute
Stony Chute (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $566,666, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,330 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Schools in Stony Chute
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 54%
- Lone person
- 38%
- Owner occupied
- 94%
- Renter occupied
- 13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.69% (median rent $620/wk against a $566,666 price tag). Units yield 9.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 5.69%
- On the $566,666 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.41%
- On the $240,480 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
8 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,330 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Stony Chute
- What is the median house price in Stony Chute?
- The median house price in Stony Chute, NSW 2480 is $566,666 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480.
- How much is my house worth in Stony Chute?
- A useful starting point is the Stony Chute median house price of $566,666 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Stony Chute a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Stony Chute is 5.7%: the median weekly house rent is $620 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480), June 2026) against the median house price of $566,666 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Stony Chute: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Stony Chute is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2480.
- What is the average rent in Stony Chute?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $435.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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