Ballina at a glance
Median house
$1,000,000
+4.1% year on year
Median unit
$711,000
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
9,735
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Ballina.
The postcode for Ballina is 2478 (NSW).
The median house price in Ballina is $1,000,000.
Ballina (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $1,000,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.1% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Ballina has roughly 9,735 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ballina 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's population at 9,735, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
9,735
Median age
56
Family households
54%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,000,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $711,000, roughly 29% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.1%). Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $200,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market run around 31, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +4.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,000,000
+4.1% over the past year. Median unit price $711,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$1,000,000
+4.1% annual growth
$711,000
31
Average days to sell
9,735
Median age: 56
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.24% (median rent $430/wk against a $1,000,000 price tag). Units yield 2.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.24%
Based on $1,000,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.63%
Based on $711,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+4.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202431 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.1%/yr
2021
$818K
5-year change
+22%
2026
$1.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,930
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
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.
Local schools for Ballina
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Southern Cross Public School
Ballina Coast High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ballina.
- What is the median house price in Ballina?
- The median house price in Ballina, NSW 2478 is $1,000,000. The median unit price is $711,000. Annual growth is +4.1%.
- What is the Ballina postcode?
- Ballina is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Ballina?
- Ballina is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ballina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Ballina?
- There are 12 schools serving Ballina on this page, including Richmond Christian College, Biala Special School, Southern Cross School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Ballina?
- Ballina has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ballina?
- Ballina is close to Ballina Dc, East Ballina, Cumbalum, West Ballina, Skennars Head.
- What is the population of Ballina?
- The population of Ballina is approximately 9,735 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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