East Ballina at a glance
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).
East Ballina (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
5,882
Median age: 48
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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
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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 East Ballina.
- 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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