Ballalaba
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Ballalaba
Ballalaba is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Braidwood and around 90 kilometres from Canberra. Covering nearly 44 square kilometres of rural land, it has a very small permanent population of around 29 residents, making it one of the quieter corners of the Palerang region. The area sits within the broader ACT border zone and is surrounded by dry sclerophyll bushland and farmland.
Life in Ballalaba is defined by its extreme rural solitude — properties here tend to be large farming or grazing holdings, and the tiny community relies on Braidwood for all essential services, schools, and supplies. The landscape is typical of the Southern Tablelands, offering dramatic views of the Shoalhaven River headwaters and accessible bushwalking. It suits those seeking a genuine off-the-beaten-path lifestyle or a rural escape within a reasonable drive of Canberra.
Ballalaba falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2622
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2622, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent; Braidwood is the nearest service town (~25km)
Extremely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths or public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Braidwood Central School ICSEA 10054842 2249 Wilson St
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Park Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Local Government Area, which contains Ballalaba. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)