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East Ballina

NSW 2478 • Rest of NSW

5,882
Population (2021)
$42,328
Median Income
6.50 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRetiree-HavenFamily-FriendlyQuiet

About East Ballina

East Ballina is a coastal urban locality situated on the eastern side of Ballina, along the northern New South Wales coast approximately 30 kilometres south of Byron Bay, within the Ballina Shire council area. With a population of 5,882 and a median age of 48, the suburb has a distinctly sea-change demographic, with a large proportion of residents aged 55 and over who have relocated for its coastal lifestyle. Median weekly household income of $1,554 and rents averaging $460 per week reflect strong demand for this attractive coastal address.

East Ballina sits between the Richmond River and the Pacific Ocean, offering residents easy access to beaches, waterways, and the natural amenity of the Far North Coast. The suburb is predominantly residential with a mix of established homes and newer development, and is well-served by Ballina town centre just across the river with its full range of shops, services, and schools. Its relaxed, low-density character, community of mostly married couples and families, and proximity to both the beach and Ballina Airport make it a popular destination for sea-changers and retirees from across eastern Australia.

East Ballina falls under postcode 2478 and is governed by Ballina Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ballina electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2478
Urban Area
Ballina
LGA / Council
Ballina
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Ballina
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.86°, 153.59°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.50 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near East Ballina, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Brundah
37 Norton Street Ballina • SHR #00194

🔍 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 East Ballina by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View East Ballina Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "East Ballina" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
48 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.4%

30 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,571
Census 2021
5,882
▲ 5.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,320
Income 2021
$42,328
▲ 23.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,906
Born Overseas 711

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 184
  • 2. New Zealand 92
  • 3. United States 33
  • 4. South Africa 29
  • 5. Germany 28
  • 6. Ireland 26
  • 7. Canada 25
  • 8. Thailand 16
  • 9. France 14
  • 10. Netherlands 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,664
Australian 2,238
Irish 937
Scottish 786
German 286
Italian 192
Australian Aboriginal 155
Dutch 82
French 54
Welsh 46

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,001
Both parents born in Australia
865
Both parents born overseas
747
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.6%
No Religion
44.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
270 (4.6%)
5-14 years
649 (11.0%)
15-19 years
313 (5.3%)
20-24 years
196 (3.3%)
25-34 years
553 (9.4%)
35-44 years
696 (11.8%)
45-54 years
756 (12.9%)
55-64 years
844 (14.3%)
65-74 years
1,003 (17.1%)
75-84 years
438 (7.4%)
85+ years
157 (2.7%)

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