NSW · Ballina Council
Knockrow, 2479
Current weather
18.5°COvercast
86% humidity · 6.2 km/h wind · 21.1° / 15.2° today · 0.1 mm rain
Updated
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Knockrow is a residential smaller community in Ballina with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $2,343
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,767
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,060
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 93 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Steal From Motor Vehicle14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hinterland Way At Carney Pl
- Hinterland Way At Martins Lane
- Hinterland Way At Martins Lane
- Hinterland Way Opp Carney Pl
- Hinterland Way Opp Martins Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
21 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
May 2025
- Subdivision13 EDWARD PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Farm buildings; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks; Tennis courts; Swimming pool10 MARTINS LANE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Playground equipment419 HINTERLAND WAY KNOCKROW 2479Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure36 CARNEY PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
September 2024
- Earthworks / change in levels; Industrial development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Retail premises; Other112 HINTERLAND WAY KNOCKROW 2479Determined
August 2024
- Attached dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces430 HINTERLAND WAY KNOCKROW 2479Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure419 HINTERLAND WAY KNOCKROW 2479Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool207 MARTINS LANE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)32 CARNEY PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
2023· 6 proposals
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing215 HINTERLAND WAY KNOCKROW 2479Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Change of use9 EDWARD PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 EDWARD PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces54 CARNEY PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
February 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees226 HINTERLAND WAY KNOCKROW 2479Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Other241 ALCORN ROAD KNOCKROW 2479Operational consent issued
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Dual occupancy; Alterations and additions to residential development32 CARNEY PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Farm buildings; Shed; Other10 MARTINS LANE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces54 CARNEY PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
May 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs13 EDWARD PLACE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems109 MARTINS LANE KNOCKROW 2479Determined
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development267 ALCORN ROAD KNOCKROW 2479Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hinterland Way at Carney PlBus stop
- Hinterland Way at Martins LaneBus stop
- Hinterland Way opp Carney PlBus stop
- Hinterland Way opp Martins LaneBus stop
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- Parking (2)
- Truck Stopping BayParking
- Playground
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Hinterland Way at Carney Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Hinterland Way at Martins Laneamenitiesbus_stop
- Hinterland Way opp Carney Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Hinterland Way opp Martins Laneamenitiesbus_stop
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Tesla Superchargeramenitiescharging_station
- Truck Stopping Bayamenitiesparking
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime10
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Ballina Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.