East Ballina at a glance
Median house
$1,317,000
-1.0% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,882
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about East Ballina.
The postcode for East Ballina is 2478 (NSW).
The median house price in East Ballina is $1,317,000.
East Ballina (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $1,317,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -1% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
East Ballina has roughly 5,882 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
East Ballina scores 2/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Ballina's population at 5,882, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,882
Median age
48
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,317,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $263,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -1%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,317,000
-1.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$1,317,000
-1.0% annual growth
$316,800
5,882
Median age: 48
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.70% (median rent $430/wk against a $1,317,000 price tag). Units yield 7.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.70%
Based on $1,317,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.55%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-1.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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 -1.0%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
-5%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
191
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Ballina.
Local schools for East 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 East Ballina.
- What is the median house price in East Ballina?
- The median house price in East Ballina, NSW 2478 is $1,317,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -1.0%.
- What is the East Ballina postcode?
- East Ballina is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is East Ballina?
- East Ballina is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Ballina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in East Ballina?
- There are 11 schools serving East Ballina on this page, including Southern Cross School of Distance Education, Southern Cross Public School, Biala Special School.
- How walkable is East Ballina?
- East Ballina has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Ballina?
- East Ballina is close to Ballina Dc, Ballina, Skennars Head, South Ballina, West Ballina.
- What is the population of East Ballina?
- The population of East Ballina is approximately 5,882 (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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