Wentworth
Balranald
Balranald at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
1,240
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Balranald.
Balranald (2715) sits in the Wentworth region of NSW.
Balranald has roughly 1,240 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balranald scores 40/100 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balranald's population at 1,240, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,240
Median age
47
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
1,240
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
122
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.
40
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balranald.
Local schools for Balranald
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balranald Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Parish School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Balranald.
- What is the Balranald postcode?
- Balranald is in the 2715 postcode, in NSW, in the Wentworth region.
- What is the average rent in Balranald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Balranald?
- There are 2 schools serving Balranald on this page, including St Joseph's Parish School, Balranald Central School.
- How walkable is Balranald?
- Balranald has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balranald?
- Balranald is close to Yanga, Penarie, Waugorah, Kyalite, Kyalite.
- What is the population of Balranald?
- Balranald has approximately 1,240 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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