Balladoran, NSW 2822 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balladoran is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2822, home to 140 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gilgandra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 331 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,350 /week
- Median personal income
- $537 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gilgandra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Balladoran Railway Rd At West Mialla Rd
- West Mialla Rd After Newell Hwy
- West Mialla Rd Before Newell Hwy
- West Mialla Rd At Newell Hwy
- Newell Hwy After West Mialla 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
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 84.6% of the 13 resolvable premises in Balladoran. 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: 15.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 84.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 16 across postcode 2822 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 52% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 vehicle theft, 4 other offences, 4 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balladoran?
Balladoran (NSW 2822) had 140 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Gilgandra local government area.
What is the median rent in Balladoran?
The median advertised rent in Balladoran is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Balladoran?
Balladoran is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (84.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balladoran?
Across postcode 2822, 16 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were vehicle theft (5), other (4), theft (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Balladoran?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balladoran 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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