West Ballina, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Ballina is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 3,230 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
- 3,230
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,015 /week
- Median personal income
- $601 /week
- Median family income
- $1,356 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Ballina Public School
- Ballina Coast High School
- Southern Cross Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 74 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 97 bus stops
- Rainbow Av Before Kalinga St
- Rainbow Av After Kalinga St
- Linderman St And Oakland Av
- Kalinga St After Rainbow Av
- Oakland Av At Kalinga St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 33 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.6% of the 1,660 resolvable premises in West Ballina. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.0%
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 West Ballina?
West Ballina (NSW 2478) had 3,230 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in West Ballina?
The median advertised rent in West Ballina is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Ballina?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near West Ballina covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ballina Public School (2.6 km), Ballina Coast High School (2.7 km), Southern Cross Public School (5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Ballina?
West Ballina is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West 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 West Ballina?
97 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Ballina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 74 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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