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Corndale

NSW 2480 • New South Wales

358
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
23.54 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Corndale

Corndale is a small hinterland locality in northern New South Wales, situated in the Richmond Valley approximately 12 kilometres south-west of Lismore. The area covers around 23.5 square kilometres of rolling hills and farmland in the Northern Rivers region, with a population of approximately 360 residents. Corndale is a quiet agricultural community surrounded by macadamia orchards, grazing land, and remnant subtropical rainforest.

The Corndale community has a relaxed rural lifestyle typical of the Northern Rivers region, with many residents drawn to the area for affordable acreage living, alternative lifestyles, and the region's strong arts and sustainability culture. The nearby town of Lismore offers schools, shopping, hospitals, and rail connections, while the beaches at Ballina and Byron Bay are within 45 minutes. Corndale is increasingly attracting families and tree-changers seeking space and community in the hinterland.

Corndale falls under postcode 2480 and is governed by the Lismore Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2480
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lismore
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.71°, 153.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
23.54 km²
Population Density
15 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Corndale for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.08M
7 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2480

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2480, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,443
Median 2023–24
$50,499
▲ 21.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,215

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2480; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lismore Station
12 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Local school bus — Lismore 20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
730 km
By Train
Lismore–Sydney (~11 hours, not practical daily)
By Car (Peak)
8 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 hours

🛣️ Primarily a regional commuter area; residents work in Lismore or Ballina

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable services; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
358
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lismore Local Government Area, which contains Corndale. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
406.6 / 100k
2yr Down 43.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
292.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.1%
Non-DV assault
714.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
22.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
347.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.3%
View all 62 offence types for Lismore →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Corndale NSW located? +

Corndale is located approximately 12km south-west of Lismore in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

What is the nearest town to Corndale NSW? +

The nearest major town is Lismore, about 12km away, which offers schools, shops, hospital, and rail services.

Is Corndale NSW near Byron Bay? +

Corndale is approximately 45–50km from Byron Bay, making it accessible as a day trip for hinterland residents.

What is the median house price in Corndale? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,080,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Corndale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Corndale is part of the Lismore LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Corndale? +

Corndale had a population of 358 at the 2021 Census.