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Ballina NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ballina, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Ballina NSW is 9,735 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ballina is $615 per week ($31,980 per year). Median rent in Ballina is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Ballina has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Ballina has a population density of 475.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ballina is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ballina is $1,733.
There were 431 recorded offences in Ballina in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (190 offences).
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Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ballina Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ballina Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Ballina Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Ballina Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Ballina Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Ballina Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Ballina Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ballina Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ballina Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Ballina Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ballina Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Ballina Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Ballina Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Ballina School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ballina Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ballina Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Ballina Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ballina How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ballina Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ballina Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ballina Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Ballina Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Ballina Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ballina Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Ballina Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Ballina Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Ballina Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ballina Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Ballina When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Ballina Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ballina Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Ballina Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ballina Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Ballina Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 431 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Ballina Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballina
What is the population of Ballina NSW?
The population of Ballina NSW is 9,735 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 475.6 people per km².Ballina is ranked #673 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ballina?
The median personal income in Ballina NSW is $615 per week, or $31,980 per year.The median household income is $1,013 per week.Family income is $1,448 per week.Ballina is ranked #6,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ballina?
Median rent in Ballina NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 35.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.Ballina ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ballina?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ballina NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ballina?
The median age in Ballina NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ballina a good suburb to live in?
Ballina is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 9,735.The median income is $615/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.5% 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: 10163. All dollar figures in AUD.