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Cumbalum

NSW 2478 • Rest of NSW

2,211
Population (2021)
$46,644
Median Income
16.59 km²
Area
$610/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyRuralNorthern RiversNew Development

About Cumbalum

Cumbalum is a growing rural locality in the Ballina Shire on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 10 kilometres west of Ballina. With a population of around 2,200, the suburb has seen significant residential development in recent years as part of the Cumbalum Urban Release Area. The area sits at an elevation of 42 metres and covers 16.6 square kilometres of gently undulating land between the Pacific Highway and surrounding farmland.

Cumbalum appeals to young families seeking affordable housing within easy reach of Ballina and the Northern Rivers region. New housing estates offer modern homes with larger blocks compared to nearby coastal suburbs. Residents enjoy proximity to both the beaches of Ballina and Lennox Head and the hinterland attractions of the region. Local amenities are expanding alongside residential growth, with shops and services available in nearby Ballina.

Cumbalum falls under postcode 2478 and is governed by Ballina Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ballina electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2478
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ballina
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Ballina
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.82°, 153.54°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
16.59 km²
Elevation
42m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Blanch's Bus Service — Ballina town centre 15 min
  • Northern Rivers Buslines — Lismore via Alstonville 40 min

Commute to Ballina

Distance
10 km
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ No rail service in region. Pacific Highway provides main road access.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A car-dependent suburb with limited footpaths. Most errands require driving to Ballina.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cumbalum by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Cumbalum Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cumbalum" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$610
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,522
Census 2021
2,211
▲ 45.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,908
Income 2021
$46,644
▲ 23.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,798
Born Overseas 315

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 73
  • 2. New Zealand 53
  • 3. India 15
  • 4. Philippines 15
  • 5. Thailand 12
  • 6. Germany 10
  • 7. Singapore 10
  • 8. United States 10
  • 9. Vietnam 9
  • 10. Canada 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 967
English 916
Irish 266
Scottish 224
German 107
Italian 101
Australian Aboriginal 81
New Zealander 37
Indian 35
Dutch 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,459
Both parents born in Australia
391
Both parents born overseas
270
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.7%
No Religion
43.7%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
148 (6.7%)
5-14 years
355 (16.1%)
15-19 years
134 (6.1%)
20-24 years
111 (5.0%)
25-34 years
262 (11.8%)
35-44 years
348 (15.7%)
45-54 years
304 (13.7%)
55-64 years
244 (11.0%)
65-74 years
194 (8.8%)
75-84 years
83 (3.8%)
85+ years
14 (0.6%)

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