Ballina Shire Council
West Ballina
West Ballina at a glance
Median house
$835,000
+6.8% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,230
Median age 54
About
Welcome to West Ballina.
West Ballina is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$835,000
+6.8% 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)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$835,000
+6.8% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
3,230
Median age: 54
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.68%
Based on $835,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.07%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.8%
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 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 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 +6.8%/yr
2021
$601K
5-year change
+39%
2026
$835K
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
3,230
Median age
54
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
450
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Ballina.
Local schools for West Ballina
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballina Public School
Ballina Coast High School
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About West Ballina.
- What is the median house price in West Ballina?
- The median house price in West Ballina, NSW 2478 is $835,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +6.8%.
- What is the West Ballina postcode?
- West Ballina is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Ballina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $370.
- 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, Ballina Dc, Cumbalum.
- What is the population of West Ballina?
- West Ballina has approximately 3,230 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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