West Ballina at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,230
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about West Ballina.
The postcode for West Ballina is 2478 (NSW).
West Ballina (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,230
Median age
54
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
3,230
Median age: 54
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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
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Government School Catchment
Ballina Public School
Ballina Coast High School
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About West Ballina.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, 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?
- The population of West Ballina is approximately 3,230 (2021 Census). 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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