Balldale
NSW 2646 • New South Wales
About Balldale
Balldale is a small historic village in the mid-southern Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Corowa and 50 kilometres from Albury. With a population of around 168 at the 2021 census, the village retains a tight-knit agricultural community character. Balldale was established in the early 1900s following the subdivision of the large Quat Quatta Estate and was named in honour of local politician Richard Ball.
The village features the iconic Balldale Hotel, built in 1905, which serves as the social hub for locals and passing travellers alike. Surrounding farmland supports grain and livestock agriculture, and the community has a proud football history through the Balldale Football Club. For broader services, residents travel to nearby Corowa or Albury, which offer supermarkets, hospitals, and schools.
Balldale falls under postcode 2646 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- CountryLink coach — Albury / Corowa ~50 min to Albury
Commute to Corowa
🛣️ No train service to Balldale. Nearest station is Albury (~50km). Car is the primary mode of transport; Albury airport is ~55km away.
A small rural village where a car is essential. Local amenities are limited to a hotel and a few community facilities; Corowa and Albury serve as the main service centres.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Corowa High School ICSEA 975Redlands Rd
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Corowa Public School ICSEA 957244 Honour Avenue
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Corowa South Public School ICSEA 946158 Hume St
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207 Federation Avenue
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Lowesdale Public School ICSEA 1010Riverina Hwy
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Oaklands Central School ICSEA 962Coreen St
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Riverina Hwy
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Balldale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Balldale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Balldale" under Suburb