Teven, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Teven is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 306 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 598 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,825 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,906 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- 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
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,379
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Teven-Tintenbar Public School
- Alstonville Public School
- Fernleigh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Teven Rd Before Eltham Rd
- Teven Rd After Eltham Rd
- Teven Rd After Tintenbar Rd
- Teven Rd Before Tintenbar Rd
- Eltham Rd Opp 1684
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.5% of the 121 resolvable premises in Teven. 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: 97.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across postcode 2478 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 981 theft, 443 violent offences, 258 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Teven?
Teven (NSW 2478) had 306 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Teven?
The median advertised rent in Teven is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Teven?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Teven covering government sectors. Nearest include: Teven-Tintenbar Public School (2.8 km), Alstonville Public School (5.2 km), Fernleigh Public School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Teven?
Teven is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Teven?
Across postcode 2478, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (981), violent (443), property damage (258). 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 Teven?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Teven centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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