Wollongbar
NSW 2477 · Ballina
3,261 (2021) → 3,452 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Ballina local government area (est. 48,591 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wollongbar is a moderate growth suburb in Ballina, NSW 2477, about 600km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $835K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 17km inland. Wollongbar has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2477 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.94%), New Zealand (1.29%), South Africa (0.83%), Chile (0.4%), Malaysia (0.37%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.92%), Portuguese (0.43%), Japan (0.28%), Afrikaans (0.25%), Arabic (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wollongbar Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
Nearby (within 10km)
- Alstonville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 990
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1045
- Alstonville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1001
- Blue Hills CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 999
- Rous Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1031
- Summerland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 1042
- North Coast PathwaySecondary · Independent · 6kmICSEA 998
- Eltham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1075
- Tregeagle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 993
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 884
- Vistara Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1121
- Goonellabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 847
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wollongbar
Is Wollongbar safe?
Wollongbar has a residential safety score of 82/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,404 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wollongbar?
In Wollongbar, the median house price is $835K and the median unit price is $701K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Wollongbar from Sydney CBD?
Wollongbar is about 599.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wollongbar?
Wollongbar has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wollongbar?
Wollongbar has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.