Suffolk Park, NSW 2481 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Suffolk Park is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2481, home to 4,222 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 622 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$700 /wk
Population4,222
Median age39
Area4.2 km²
To CBD622 km
LGAByron

Demographics

Population
4,222
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$2,020 /week
Median personal income
$894 /week
Median family income
$2,164 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Byron
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
$700 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Rent share of household income
35%

Schools

  • Byron Bay High School Secondary · Government
  • Byron Bay Public School Primary · Government
  • Newrybar Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Armstrong St After Kalemajere Dr bus · 120 m
  • Wareham St At Alcorn St bus · 328 m
  • Clifford St After Alcorn St bus · 377 m
  • Broken Head Rd Before Beech Dr bus · 429 m
  • Broken Head Rd After Beech Dr bus · 431 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 restaurants
  • 15 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 7 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 63.9% of the 2,083 resolvable premises in Suffolk Park. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 36.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 63.9%

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: 1,470 across postcode 2481 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 453 theft, 295 violent offences, 174 drug offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Suffolk Park?

Suffolk Park (NSW 2481) had 4,222 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Byron local government area.

What is the median rent in Suffolk Park?

The median advertised rent in Suffolk Park is $700/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Suffolk Park?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Suffolk Park covering government sectors. Nearest include: Byron Bay High School (2.2 km), Byron Bay Public School (4.4 km), Newrybar Public School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Suffolk Park?

Suffolk Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Suffolk Park?

Across postcode 2481, 1,470 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (453), violent (295), drug offences (174). 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 Suffolk Park?

18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Suffolk Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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