NSW Property Intelligence
Empire ValeNSW 2478
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Empire Vale is home to ~185 residents (median age 48), with 11% of households renting.
Rent in Empire Vale
The median house rent in Empire Vale is $850/week (502 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (168 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2478, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $545/wk | $448/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| 3 | $800/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $950/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Empire Vale fall in the intake zones of Ballina Coast High School, Empire Vale Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Ballina Coast High School#1328 of 2159 in NSW
- Empire Vale Public School#1441 of 2159 in NSW
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Empire Vale (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 1 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | Upward |
Development activity
3 development applications were lodged in Empire Vale over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Empire Vale — quick answers
What is the median rent in Empire Vale?
Houses in Empire Vale (postcode 2478) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Empire Vale?
Empire Vale addresses can be zoned for Ballina Coast High School, Empire Vale Public School. Ballina Coast High School ranks in roughly the top 62% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How much development is happening in Empire Vale?
3 development applications were lodged in Empire Vale in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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