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Empire Vale NSW 2478 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile

Empire Vale is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2478). The median weekly rent is $850/week. It has a population of about 185 (ABS Census 2021).

Empire Vale· House
Postcode 2478
🏡 Median price · last 12 months
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Last 12 months
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3-mo rolling median · monthly sales · dashed = last 8 weeks (still registering)

🏘 Dominant property type: mostly House (41%) · mostly Large lot (700m²+)(based on sale records)

💰 Median rent · postcode level▲ 55% (2017→2025)
$850/wk
$850/wk20172025$850/wk$550/wk
Median weekly rent by bedrooms (all property types, source NSW DCJ)
2 bed
$610
3 bed
$780
4 bed+
$900
📈 Estimated rental yield—

Gross yield (before management fees / vacancy / interest); estimated from suburb-level price and postcode-level rent.

🎓 Schools in catchment
  • Empire Vale Public SchoolPrimary School
🎓 View each school's scores on My School (NAPLAN/HSC) ↗
🚆 Nearest stationBallina West Coach Stop (Train · 6.6km)
👥 Population · ABS 2021
Population 185
Median age 48
Median weekly household income $1,428
Household size 2.7
🏷️ Socio-economic (SEIFA) · ABS SEIFA 2021
Overall socio-economic advantage IRSAD977· Higher than 45% of areas in Australia
Education & Occupation IEO956· Higher than 39% of areas in Australia

SEIFA socio-economic index (mean score 1000; higher means the area is more socio-economically advantaged overall) reflects residents' overall background, not individuals. Source ABS · CC BY 4.0.

🏗️ Land value · NSW SIX Maps
$355k

Median land value across properties in this area (37 properties) · 2025 base year · This is land value, not market sale price. Source NSW Valuer General · CC BY.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average weekly rent in Empire Vale?

The median weekly rent in Empire Vale (postcode 2478) is $850 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.

What schools are in Empire Vale?

Schools located in Empire Vale include Empire Vale Public School.

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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.