Cumbalum, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cumbalum is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 2,211 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 598 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,211
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,170 /week
- Median personal income
- $897 /week
- Median family income
- $2,231 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ballina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $610 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Teven-Tintenbar Public School
- Ballina Coast High School
- Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- The Ridgeway Before Perkins Cl
- Unara Parkway After Ballina Heights Dr
- Scotia Av After Josephine St (Hail And Ride)
- Deadmans Creek Rd After The Ridgeway
- Deadmans Creek Rd After Kirby Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 72.8% of the 1,281 resolvable premises in Cumbalum. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 72.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 21.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across postcode 2478 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 981 theft, 443 violent offences, 258 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cumbalum?
Cumbalum (NSW 2478) had 2,211 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Cumbalum?
The median advertised rent in Cumbalum is $610/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cumbalum?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cumbalum covering government sectors. Nearest include: Teven-Tintenbar Public School (4.5 km), Ballina Coast High School (5.8 km), Southern Cross School of Distance Education (5.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cumbalum?
Cumbalum is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (72.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cumbalum?
Across postcode 2478, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (981), violent (443), property damage (258). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Cumbalum?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cumbalum centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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