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South Ballina NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Ballina, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Ballina NSW is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Ballina is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in South Ballina is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). South Ballina has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. South Ballina has a population density of 8.9 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Ballina is $1,242.
There were 10 recorded offences in South Ballina in 2024-25, a rate of 370 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).
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South Ballina Population
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Gender Split
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South Ballina Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Ballina Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Ballina Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Ballina Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Ballina Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Ballina Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Ballina Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Ballina Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Ballina Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Ballina Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Ballina Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Ballina Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Ballina Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Ballina Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Ballina Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Ballina How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Ballina Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Ballina Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Ballina Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Ballina Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Ballina Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Ballina Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Ballina Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Ballina Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Ballina Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Ballina Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Ballina Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Ballina Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
South 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 is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Ballina
What is the population of South Ballina NSW?
The population of South Ballina NSW is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.9 people per km².
What is the median income in South Ballina?
The median personal income in South Ballina NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.
How much is rent in South Ballina?
Median rent in South Ballina NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 34.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in South Ballina?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Ballina NSW is $1,242. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Ballina?
The median age in South Ballina NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Ballina a good suburb to live in?
South Ballina is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 27.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.3% 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: 13592. All dollar figures in AUD.