Balarang at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
29.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Balarang.
The postcode for Balarang is 2529 (NSW).
Balarang (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Balarang has roughly 29,134 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balarang scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balarang's population at 29,134, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
29,134
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
29,134
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balarang.
Local schools for Balarang
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Government School Catchment
Oak Flats High School
Balarang Public School
Mount Warrigal Public School
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Frequently asked
About Balarang.
- What is the Balarang postcode?
- Balarang is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Balarang?
- Balarang is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balarang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Balarang?
- There are 20 schools serving Balarang on this page, including Oak Flats High School, Balarang Public School, Mount Warrigal Public School.
- How walkable is Balarang?
- Balarang has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balarang?
- Balarang is close to Shellharbour City Centre, Shellharbour Square, Mount Warrigal, Oak Flats, Oak Flats Dc.
- What is the population of Balarang?
- The population of Balarang is approximately 29,134 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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