Newrybar, NSW 2479 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newrybar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2479, home to 532 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
- 532
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,843 /week
- Median personal income
- $853 /week
- Median family income
- $2,107 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Newrybar Public School
- Bangalow Public School
- Fernleigh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Newrybar Public School, Broken Head Rd
- Old Pacific Hwy Opp Brooklet Rd
- Brooklet Rd Before Old Pacific Hwy
- Brooklet Rd After Old Pacific Hwy
- Newrybar Community Hall, Old Pacific Hwy
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 97.8% of the 232 resolvable premises in Newrybar. 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: 97.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%
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 Newrybar?
Newrybar (NSW 2479) had 532 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Newrybar?
The median advertised rent in Newrybar is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newrybar?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Newrybar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Newrybar Public School (0.3 km), Bangalow Public School (3.4 km), Fernleigh Public School (6.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newrybar?
Newrybar is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newrybar?
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 Newrybar?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newrybar 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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