Tintenbar NSW 2478 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Tintenbar is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2478). The median sale price is $1.9M (+179% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $780/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.1%. It has a population of about 618 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $875,000 |
| 2017 | $1,338,500 |
| 2018 | $1,370,000 |
| 2020 | $1,400,000 |
| 2021 | $1,720,000 |
| 2025 | $1,900,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $610 |
| 3-bedroom | $780 |
| 4+ bed | $900 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (88% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 618
- Median age: 46
- Median weekly household income: $1,896
- Average household size: 2.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1055 · 86th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1042 · 80th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Tintenbar
- Teven-Tintenbar Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Ballina West Coach Stop (train), about 8.2 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Tintenbar?
The median sale price in Tintenbar NSW 2478 is $1,900,000, up 179% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Tintenbar?
The median weekly rent in Tintenbar (postcode 2478) is $780 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Tintenbar?
The estimated gross rental yield in Tintenbar is about 2.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Tintenbar?
Schools located in Tintenbar include Teven-Tintenbar Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Cumbalum 2478
- Kinvara 2478
- Teven 2478
- Alstonville 2477
- Newrybar 2479
- Ballina 2478
- Alstonvale 2477
- Lennox Head 2478
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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.