Ballina Dc at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
32.1k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Ballina Dc.
The postcode for Ballina Dc is 2478 (NSW).
Ballina Dc (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Ballina Dc has roughly 32,053 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ballina Dc scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ballina Dc's population at 32,053, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
32,053
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$366/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32,053
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ballina Dc.
Local schools for Ballina Dc
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Government School Catchment
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Southern Cross Public School
Ballina Coast High School
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Frequently asked
About Ballina Dc.
- What is the Ballina Dc postcode?
- Ballina Dc is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Ballina Dc?
- Ballina Dc is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ballina Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $366.
- What schools are in Ballina Dc?
- There are 12 schools serving Ballina Dc on this page, including Richmond Christian College, Biala Special School, Southern Cross School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Ballina Dc?
- Ballina Dc has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ballina Dc?
- Ballina Dc is close to Ballina, East Ballina, Cumbalum, West Ballina, Skennars Head.
- What is the population of Ballina Dc?
- The population of Ballina Dc is approximately 32,053 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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