Balala, NSW 2358 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balala is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2358, home to 122 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Uralla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 370 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 122
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $630 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Uralla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Kingstown Rd At Balala Rd
- Kingstown Rd Opp Balala Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 73.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.0% of the 50 resolvable premises in Balala. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 4.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 220 across postcode 2358 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 48 violent offences, 46 property damage, 37 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balala?
Balala (NSW 2358) had 122 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Uralla local government area.
What is the median rent in Balala?
The median advertised rent in Balala is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Balala?
Balala is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balala?
Across postcode 2358, 220 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (48), property damage (46), other (37). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Balala?
In Balala, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (73.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Balala?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balala centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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