Ballina Shire Council
Tuntable Creek
Tuntable Creek at a glance
Median house
$800,000
-2.4% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Days on market
14
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
215
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Tuntable Creek.
Tuntable Creek (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $800,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Tuntable Creek has roughly 215 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 14 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Houses change hands at $800,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market are short (14 days), suggesting strong demand.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Tuntable Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Sellers in Tuntable Creek are seeing fast turnover (14 days on market), so well-priced listings tend to clear quickly. With 12-month growth at -2.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$800,000
-2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$800,000
-2.4% annual growth
$240,480
14
Average days to sell
215
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.02% (median rent $310/wk against a $800,000 price tag). Units yield 4.61% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.02%
Based on $800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.61%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-2.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202614 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -2.4%/yr
2021
$903K
5-year change
-11%
2026
$800K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tuntable Creek's population at 215, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 32% lone person).
Population
215
Median age
45
Family households
58%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tuntable 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 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 5 government primary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tuntable Creek.
Local schools for Tuntable Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whian Whian Public School
Nimbin Central School
The Channon Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Tuntable Creek.
- What is the median house price in Tuntable Creek?
- The median house price in Tuntable Creek, NSW 2480 is $800,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -2.4%.
- What is the Tuntable Creek postcode?
- Tuntable Creek is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tuntable Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Tuntable Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Tuntable Creek on this page, including Whian Whian Public School, Nimbin Central School, The Channon Public School.
- How walkable is Tuntable Creek?
- Tuntable Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tuntable Creek?
- Tuntable Creek is close to Terania Creek, Tuntable Falls, Coffee Camp, The Channon, Nimbin.
- What is the population of Tuntable Creek?
- Tuntable Creek has approximately 215 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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