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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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
4,222
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
145
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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Suffolk Park.
Local schools for Suffolk Park
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Government School Catchment
Byron Bay High School
Byron Bay Public School
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
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 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.
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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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