Balldale, NSW 2646

Berrigan Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2646

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Median house price

$100,000

Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Balldale at a glance

Median unit
$188,640
Weekly rent
$465
Houses · units $305
Population
168
Median age 47

Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2646), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Balldale

Houses change hands at $100,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $188,640, roughly -89% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $20,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Balldale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2646)

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What to know about Balldale

Balldale (2646) sits in the Berrigan region of NSW. The median house here is $100,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.

Balldale has roughly 168 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 515 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Balldale

Schools serving Balldale: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Lowesdale Public School

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Brocklesby Public School

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Howlong Public School

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Location

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Balldale's population at 168, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Family households
55%
Lone person
35%
Owner occupied
78%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 24.18% (median rent $465/wk against a $100,000 price tag). Units yield 8.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
24.18%
On the $100,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
8.41%
On the $188,640 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

8 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures3 (37.5%)
Malicious damage to property2 (25.0%)
Theft1 (12.5%)
Disorderly conduct1 (12.5%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (12.5%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
515 mm
Hottest month, avg max
32.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
3.1°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Balldale

What is the median house price in Balldale?
The median house price in Balldale, NSW 2646 is $100,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $188,640.
How much is my house worth in Balldale?
A useful starting point is the Balldale median house price of $100,000 (units $188,640). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Balldale postcode?
Balldale is in the 2646 postcode, in NSW, in the Berrigan Shire Council region.
Where is Balldale?
Balldale is a suburb in the Berrigan Shire Council area, NSW 2646.
What is the average rent in Balldale?
The median weekly rent for houses is $465, for units it's $305.
What schools are in Balldale?
There are 20 schools serving Balldale on this page, including Lowesdale Public School, Brocklesby Public School, Howlong Public School.
What suburbs are near Balldale?
Balldale is close to Goombargana, Hopefield, Buraja, Brocklesby, Lowesdale.
What is the population of Balldale?
The population of Balldale is approximately 168 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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