Talofa, NSW 2481 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Talofa is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2481, home to 103 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 622 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $3,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $777 /week
- Median family income
- $3,312 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,100
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Bangalow Public School
- Newrybar Public School
- Byron Bay High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Bangalow Rd Opp 549
- Bangalow Rd Opp Tinderbox Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Bangalow Rd At Tinderbox Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Bangalow Rd East
- Bangalow Rd Before Coopers Shoot Rd
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 98.1% of the 52 resolvable premises in Talofa. 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: 98.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.9%
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 Talofa?
Talofa (NSW 2481) had 103 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Talofa?
The median advertised rent in Talofa is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Talofa?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Talofa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bangalow Public School (3.3 km), Newrybar Public School (5.4 km), Byron Bay High School (5.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Talofa?
Talofa is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Talofa?
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 Talofa?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Talofa centroid. 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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