Ballina Shire Council

Talofa

NSW2481

Talofa at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

103

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Talofa.

The postcode for Talofa is 2481 (NSW).

Talofa (2481) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Talofa has roughly 103 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Talofa 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Talofa's population at 103, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

103

Median age

47

Family households

88%

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

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$600/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

30%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

103

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Arson3 (37.5%)
Theft2 (25.0%)
Malicious damage to property2 (25.0%)
Assault1 (12.5%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Talofa.

Local schools for Talofa

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Government School Catchment

Bangalow Public School

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Byron Bay High 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 Talofa.

What is the Talofa postcode?
Talofa is in the 2481 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Talofa?
Talofa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2481, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Talofa?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Talofa?
There are 8 schools serving Talofa on this page, including Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School, Bangalow Public School, Byron Bay High School.
How walkable is Talofa?
Talofa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Talofa?
Talofa is close to St Helena, Mcleods Shoot, Hayters Hill, Skinners Shoot, Coopers Shoot.
What is the population of Talofa?
The population of Talofa is approximately 103 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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