Kinvara, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kinvara is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 193 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 607 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,812 /week
- Median personal income
- $820 /week
- Median family income
- $2,107 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Ballina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,817
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Teven-Tintenbar Public School
- Lennox Head Public School
- Fernleigh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- 171 Ross Lane
- Ross Lane At Newrybar Swamp Rd
- Ross Lane Opp Newrybar Swamp Rd
- Newrybar Swamp Rd Turnaround (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.4% of the 77 resolvable premises in Kinvara. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
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 Kinvara?
Kinvara (NSW 2478) had 193 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Kinvara?
The median advertised rent in Kinvara is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kinvara?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kinvara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Teven-Tintenbar Public School (4.4 km), Lennox Head Public School (4.5 km), Fernleigh Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kinvara?
Kinvara is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kinvara?
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 Kinvara?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kinvara centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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