Keith Hall, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Keith Hall is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 156 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 598 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,286 /week
- Median personal income
- $610 /week
- Median family income
- $1,437 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- 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
- $313 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Ballina Public School
- Ballina Coast High School
- Empire Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops
- River Dr Opp South Ballina Beach Rd
- Riverside Dr Opp Quays Dr
- Riverside Dr At Quays Dr
- River Dr After South Ballina Beach Rd
- Quays Dr At Riverside Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 23 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.7% of the 91 resolvable premises in Keith Hall. 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 Curb: 2.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 96.7%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Keith Hall?
Keith Hall (NSW 2478) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Keith Hall?
The median advertised rent in Keith Hall is $313/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Keith Hall?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Keith Hall covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ballina Public School (2.9 km), Ballina Coast High School (3.2 km), Empire Vale Public School (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Keith Hall?
Keith Hall is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Keith Hall?
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 Keith Hall?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Keith Hall 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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