Ballina Shire Council

Suffolk Park

NSW2481

Suffolk Park at a glance

Walk score

16

Very car dependent

Population

4,222

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Suffolk Park.

The postcode for Suffolk Park is 2481 (NSW).

Suffolk Park (2481) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Suffolk Park has roughly 4,222 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.

Suffolk Park scores 16/100 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Suffolk Park's population at 4,222, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,222

Median age

39

Family households

66%

Lone person

22%

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)

$600/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$700/wk

Owner occupied

64%

Renter occupied

33%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,222

Median age: 39

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

145

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft72 (49.7%)
Assault17 (11.7%)
Malicious damage to property14 (9.7%)
Against justice procedures13 (9.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9 (6.2%)

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

16

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Suffolk Park.

Local schools for Suffolk Park

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Byron Bay High School

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Byron Bay Public School

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Newrybar 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 Suffolk Park.

What is the Suffolk Park postcode?
Suffolk Park is in the 2481 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2481, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Suffolk Park?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $700.
What schools are in Suffolk Park?
There are 7 schools serving Suffolk Park on this page, including Byron Bay High School, St Finbarr's Primary School, Byron Community Primary School.
How walkable is Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park is close to Hayters Hill, Skinners Shoot, Broken Head, Coopers Shoot, Byron Bay.
What is the population of Suffolk Park?
The population of Suffolk Park is approximately 4,222 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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