Ewingsdale, NSW 2481 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ewingsdale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2481, home to 1,025 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 622 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,025
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,553 /week
- Median personal income
- $958 /week
- Median family income
- $2,557 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,049
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Bangalow Public School
- Byron Bay Public School
- Coorabell Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Byron Central Hospital
- Parkway Dr Before Magnolia Pl
- Parkway Dr At Avocado Cres
- Parkway Dr Opp Magnolia Pl
- Parkway Dr At Plantation Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.3% of the 460 resolvable premises in Ewingsdale. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 96.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,470 across postcode 2481 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 453 theft, 295 violent offences, 174 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ewingsdale?
Ewingsdale (NSW 2481) had 1,025 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Ewingsdale?
The median advertised rent in Ewingsdale is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ewingsdale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ewingsdale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bangalow Public School (5.9 km), Byron Bay Public School (6.1 km), Coorabell Public School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ewingsdale?
Ewingsdale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ewingsdale?
Across postcode 2481, 1,470 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (453), violent (295), drug offences (174). 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 Ewingsdale?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ewingsdale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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