Ballina Shire Council
East Ballina
East Ballina at a glance
Median house
$1,062,500
-2.5% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
36
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,882
Median age 48
About
Welcome to East Ballina.
East Ballina is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,062,500
-2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
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
$1,062,500
-2.5% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
36
Average days to sell
5,882
Median age: 48
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.10%
Based on $1,062,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.55%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-2.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202636 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 -2.5%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
-12%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,882
Median age
48
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About East Ballina.
- What is the median house price in East Ballina?
- The median house price in East Ballina, NSW 2478 is $1,062,500. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -2.5%.
- What is the East Ballina postcode?
- East Ballina is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- East Ballina has approximately 5,882 residents. 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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