Terania Creek, NSW 2480

Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2480

Updated

Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 1 house sale was recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Terania Creek

Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480)

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What to know about Terania Creek

Terania Creek (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Terania Creek has roughly 207 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.

What it’s like to live here

Terania Creek 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,767 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 4 government primary.

Schools in Terania Creek

Schools serving Terania Creek: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Whian Whian Public School

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The Channon Public School

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Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre

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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 Terania Creek's population at 207, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
207
Median age
49
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

5 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Theft3 (60.0%)
Assault1 (20.0%)
Sexual offences1 (20.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,767 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
8.1°C
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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 Terania Creek

What is the Terania Creek postcode?
Terania Creek is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Terania Creek?
Terania Creek is a suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2480.
What is the average rent in Terania Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $435.
What schools are in Terania Creek?
There are 6 schools serving Terania Creek on this page, including Whian Whian Public School, The Channon Public School, Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre.
How walkable is Terania Creek?
Terania Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Terania Creek?
Terania Creek is close to Tuntable Creek, Whian Whian, Tuntable Falls, The Channon, Missingham.
What is the population of Terania Creek?
The population of Terania Creek is approximately 207 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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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