Ballina Shire Council
South Ballina
South Ballina at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about South Ballina.
South Ballina (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
South Ballina has roughly 27 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Ballina scores 10/100 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 South Ballina's population at 27, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (79%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
27
Median age
56
Family households
50%
Lone person
79%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Ballina.
Local schools for South Ballina
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Government School Catchment
Ballina Public School
Ballina Coast High School
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Ballina.
- What is the South Ballina postcode?
- South Ballina is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Ballina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in South Ballina?
- There are 12 schools serving South Ballina on this page, including Ballina Public School, St Francis Xavier Primary School, Ballina Coast High School.
- How walkable is South Ballina?
- South Ballina has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Ballina?
- South Ballina is close to Keith Hall, West Ballina, East Ballina, Ballina Dc, Ballina.
- What is the population of South Ballina?
- South Ballina has approximately 27 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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