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Balldale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balldale NSW is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balldale is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Balldale is $100 per week ($433 per month). Balldale has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Balldale has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balldale is $800.

There were 1 recorded offences in Balldale in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Balldale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balldale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$495/wk

$25,740 per year

#8233 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$800/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Balldale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (82) Female 50.0% (82)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

168 people · 191.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,724

Family income/wk

Balldale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Balldale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.8% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.2% 13 dwellings

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

Balldale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Balldale Religion

No Religion

29.0%

Not stated

22.5%

Catholic

19.5%

Anglican

8.9%

Baptist

8.9%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Pentecostal

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balldale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

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

Balldale Employment

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Employed full-time

33.7% 32 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 21 people

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Not in labour force

44.2% 42 people

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

Balldale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.1%

Bachelor Degree

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Certificate I/II

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Balldale Occupation

Managers

51.7%

Professionals

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

17.2%

Labourers

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Balldale Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.8%

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Engineering

17.9%

Education

12.8%

Health

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Balldale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balldale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

25.0%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balldale Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 72

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Separated

6.7% 9

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Divorced

7.4% 10

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Widowed

4.4% 6

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Never married

28.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balldale Ancestry

Australian

38.0%

English

31.6%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

7.6%

German

5.1%

Italian

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balldale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

22.2%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Pre-school

13.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.9%

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

Balldale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 8

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No need for assistance

96.7% 235

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

Balldale Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.5% 23

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Not a volunteer

76.5% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balldale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

62.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balldale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.4%

Did not go to work

19.6%

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

Balldale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.0%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

16.0%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Balldale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

56.0%

4 bedrooms

28.0%

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

Balldale Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

21.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balldale Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

262

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balldale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Balldale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

18.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balldale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.3%

Couple — no children

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balldale Military Service

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Previously served

6.7% 7

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Never served

93.3% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balldale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 12

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Did not provide

87.4% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balldale Children Ever Born

No children

11.5%

1 child

11.5%

3 children

61.5%

5+ children

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Balldale When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Balldale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

7.0%

30+ hours

25.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.0%

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

Balldale Household Size

1 person

35.8%

2 persons

30.2%

3 persons

5.7%

4 persons

15.1%

5 persons

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balldale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

114

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Balldale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balldale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Balldale Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.2%

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

If you earn X in Balldale

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,118/wk

Rent share 8.2%

Balldale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Warragai Creek

Pop: 84 Income: $510/wk Rent: $260/wk

Biala

Pop: 84 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $230/wk

Booyong

Pop: 84 Income: $682/wk Rent: $460/wk

Warrah Ridge

Pop: 84 Income: $860/wk Rent: $200/wk

Eulah Creek

Pop: 84 Income: $771/wk Rent: $325/wk

Garema

Pop: 84 Income: $743/wk Rent: $75/wk

Compare Balldale

Balldale vs Warragai Creek →Balldale vs Biala →Balldale vs Booyong →Balldale vs Warrah Ridge →

Frequently Asked Questions About Balldale

What is the population of Balldale NSW?

The population of Balldale NSW is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Balldale is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balldale?

The median personal income in Balldale NSW is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,724 per week.Balldale is ranked #8,233 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balldale?

Median rent in Balldale NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balldale ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balldale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balldale NSW is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balldale?

The median age in Balldale NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balldale a good suburb to live in?

Balldale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 168.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.2% 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: 10160. All dollar figures in AUD.