East Ballina, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Ballina is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 5,882 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 598 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,882
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,554 /week
- Median personal income
- $814 /week
- Median family income
- $1,926 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Ballina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Southern Cross Public School
- Southern Cross School of Distance Education
- Ballina Coast High School
- Ballina Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 47 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 128 bus stops
- Fred Stoker Park, Jameson Av
- Links Av At Fred Stoker Park
- Jameson Av Opp Fred Stoker Park
- Links Av Opp Fred Stoker Park
- Links Av Opp Jameson Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 68 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.6% of the 3,381 resolvable premises in East Ballina. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 10.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across postcode 2478 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 981 theft, 443 violent offences, 258 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Ballina?
East Ballina (NSW 2478) had 5,882 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in East Ballina?
The median advertised rent in East Ballina is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Ballina?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near East Ballina covering government sectors. Nearest include: Southern Cross Public School (1 km), Southern Cross School of Distance Education (1.1 km), Ballina Coast High School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Ballina?
East Ballina is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East Ballina?
Across postcode 2478, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (981), violent (443), property damage (258). 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 East Ballina?
128 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Ballina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 47 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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