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Balala NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Balala, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Balala NSW is 122 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balala is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Balala is $175 per week ($758 per month). Balala has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Balala has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Balala is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balala is $1,300.
There were 5 recorded offences in Balala in 2024-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).
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Balala Population
Balala Median Income & Rent
Balala Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Balala Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Balala Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Balala Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Balala Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Balala Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Balala Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Balala Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Balala Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Balala Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Balala Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Balala Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Balala Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Balala Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Balala School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Balala Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Balala Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Balala Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Balala How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Balala Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Balala Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Balala Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Balala Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Balala Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Balala Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Balala Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Balala Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Balala Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Balala Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Balala When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Balala Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Balala Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Balala Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Balala Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Balala Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Balala Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balala
What is the population of Balala NSW?
The population of Balala NSW is 122 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Balala is ranked #8,378 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Balala?
The median personal income in Balala NSW is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Balala is ranked #6,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Balala?
Median rent in Balala NSW is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balala ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Balala?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balala NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Balala?
The median age in Balala NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Balala a good suburb to live in?
Balala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 122.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10145. All dollar figures in AUD.