West Ballina, NSW 2478
Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2478
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Median house price
$900,000
+3.7% over the past year.
Median of 52 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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West Ballina at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $900
- Houses · units $630
- Population
- 3,230
- Median age 54
Prices: Median of 52 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2478), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Ballina
Houses change hands at $900,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (52 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 65% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.7%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $180,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps West Ballina on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2478)
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What to know about West Ballina
West Ballina (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $900,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.7% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
West Ballina has roughly 3,230 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.
What it’s like to live here
West Ballina scores 8/100 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,744 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in West Ballina
Schools serving West Ballina: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put West Ballina's population at 3,230, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.20% (median rent $900/wk against a $900,000 price tag). Units yield 10.34% 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, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 5.20%
- On the $900,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 10.34%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
219 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,744 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Ballina
- What is the median house price in West Ballina?
- The median house price in West Ballina, NSW 2478 is $900,000 (median of 52 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +3.7%.
- How much is my house worth in West Ballina?
- A useful starting point is the West Ballina median house price of $900,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is West Ballina a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Ballina is 5.2%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2478), June 2026) against the median house price of $900,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether West Ballina is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the West Ballina postcode?
- West Ballina is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is West Ballina?
- West Ballina is a suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2478.
- What is the average rent in West Ballina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $630.
- What schools are in West Ballina?
- There are 16 schools serving West Ballina on this page, including Emmanuel Anglican College, Richmond Christian College, Biala Special School.
- How walkable is West Ballina?
- West Ballina has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Ballina?
- West Ballina is close to Keith Hall, South Ballina, Ballina, Cumbalum, East Ballina.
- What is the population of West Ballina?
- The population of West Ballina is approximately 3,230 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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