Ballalaba NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ballalaba, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ballalaba NSW is 29 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ballalaba is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Ballalaba is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Ballalaba has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Ballalaba has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ballalaba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ballalaba is $2,500.

There were 2 recorded offences in Ballalaba in 2024-25, a rate of 69 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Ballalaba Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ballalaba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$255/wk
$1,105 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ballalaba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 32.0% (8) Female 68.0% (17)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
29 people · 43.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Ballalaba Age Distribution

40-44
50-54
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ballalaba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ballalaba Country of Birth

Australia
61.5%
England
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ballalaba Religion

No Religion
48.0%
Catholic
40.0%
SB OSB NRA SB
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ballalaba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ballalaba Employment

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Employed full-time
27.8% 5 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
55.6% 10 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ballalaba Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ballalaba Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ballalaba Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 9
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Separated
29.4% 5
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Never married
17.6% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ballalaba Ancestry

English
42.5%
Australian
27.5%
Scottish
12.5%
New Zealander
10.0%
Irish
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ballalaba School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ballalaba Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ballalaba Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 3
Not a volunteer
81.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ballalaba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ballalaba Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ballalaba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.3%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ballalaba Population Mobility

12.0%
moved in the last year
37.9%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ballalaba Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
34
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ballalaba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ballalaba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
27.8%
$1-$149/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
22.2%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$3,500+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ballalaba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
20.0%
Couple — no children
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ballalaba Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ballalaba When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2001–2010
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ballalaba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
26.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ballalaba Household Size

1 person
57.1%
2 persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ballalaba Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from NSW
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ballalaba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ballalaba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Ballalaba Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $255/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Ballalaba

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $255/wk
Left after rent $870/wk
Rent share 22.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ballalaba vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballalaba

What is the population of Ballalaba NSW?

The population of Ballalaba NSW is 29 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Ballalaba?

The median personal income in Ballalaba NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Ballalaba?

Median rent in Ballalaba NSW is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Ballalaba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ballalaba NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ballalaba?

The median age in Ballalaba NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ballalaba a good suburb to live in?

Ballalaba is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 29.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10159. All dollar figures in AUD.