Knockrow, NSW 2479 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Knockrow is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2479, home to 186 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 614 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $2,343 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,009 /week
- Median family income
- $2,428 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,767
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Fernleigh Public School
- Teven-Tintenbar Public School
- Newrybar Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Hinterland Way Opp Martins Lane
- Hinterland Way At Martins Lane
- Hinterland Way Opp Carney Pl
- Hinterland Way At Carney Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 91 resolvable premises in Knockrow. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 129 across postcode 2479 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Knockrow?
Knockrow (NSW 2479) had 186 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Knockrow?
The median advertised rent in Knockrow is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Knockrow?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Knockrow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fernleigh Public School (3.5 km), Teven-Tintenbar Public School (4.7 km), Newrybar Public School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Knockrow?
Knockrow is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Knockrow?
Across postcode 2479, 129 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (37), vehicle theft (23), theft (17). 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 Knockrow?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Knockrow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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