Lillian Rock, NSW 2480 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Lillian Rock is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2480, home to 234 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 606 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$245 /wk
Population234
Median age52
Area13.7 km²
To CBD606 km
LGAKyogle

Demographics

Population
234
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$860 /week
Median personal income
$444 /week
Median family income
$1,271 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Kyogle
Statistical region (SA4)
Richmond - Tweed
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Richmond
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$245 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,084
Rent share of household income
28%

Schools

  • Barkers Vale Public School Primary · Government
  • Nimbin Central School Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lillian Rock Rd Before Kyogle Rd bus · 123 m
  • Lillian Rock Rd After Kyogle Rd bus · 131 m
  • Lillian Rock Rd At Kyogle Rd bus · 134 m
  • Kyogle Rd At Lillian Rock Rd bus · 158 m
  • Kyogle Rd At Williams Rd bus · 333 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 53.6% of the 56 resolvable premises in Lillian Rock. 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: 53.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 46.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,742 across postcode 2480 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,015 violent offences, 870 theft, 479 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lillian Rock?

Lillian Rock (NSW 2480) had 234 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.

What is the median rent in Lillian Rock?

The median advertised rent in Lillian Rock is $245/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Lillian Rock?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lillian Rock covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barkers Vale Public School (1.9 km), Nimbin Central School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Lillian Rock?

Lillian Rock is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (53.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lillian Rock?

Across postcode 2480, 3,742 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,015), theft (870), other (479). 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 Lillian Rock?

12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lillian Rock centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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