NSW Property Intelligence
FernsideNSW 2480
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. Fernside is home to ~55 residents (median age 42), with 29% of households renting.
Rent in Fernside
The median house rent in Fernside is $610/week (564 new leases). Units have a median of $422/week (198 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2480, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $398/wk | $350/wk |
| 2 | $500/wk | $435/wk |
| 3 | $600/wk | $550/wk |
| 4+ | $750/wk | $600/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Fernside fall in the intake zones of The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus, Lismore South Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus#1347 of 2159 in NSW
- Lismore South Public School#1803 of 2159 in NSW
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Fernside (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 1 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 0 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | Stable |
Development activity
1 development applications were lodged in Fernside over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Fernside — quick answers
What is the median rent in Fernside?
Houses in Fernside (postcode 2480) have a median asking rent of $610/week; units have a median of $422/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Fernside?
Fernside addresses can be zoned for The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus, Lismore South Public School. The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus 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 Fernside?
1 development applications were lodged in Fernside in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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