East Ballina

NSW 2478 • Rest of NSW

5,882
Population (2021)
$42,328
Median Income
6.50 km²
Area
18m
Elevation

About East Ballina

East Ballina is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Ballina (Area) area. With a population of 5,882 and a median income of $42,328, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.50 km² at an elevation of 18m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that East Ballina provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

East Ballina falls under postcode 2478 and is governed by Ballina Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ballina electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2478
Urban Area
Ballina
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.86°, 153.59°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.50 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near East Ballina, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

37 Norton Street Ballina • SHR #00194

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
48 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,571
Census 2021
5,882
5.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,320
Income 2021
$42,328
23.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,906
Born Overseas 711

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 184
  • 2. New Zealand 92
  • 3. United States 33
  • 4. South Africa 29
  • 5. Germany 28
  • 6. Ireland 26
  • 7. Canada 25
  • 8. Thailand 16
  • 9. France 14
  • 10. Netherlands 14
  • 11. Scotland 14
  • 12. Japan 13
  • 13. Brazil 12
  • 14. Philippines 12
  • 15. India 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,664
Australian 2,238
Irish 937
Scottish 786
German 286
Italian 192
Australian Aboriginal 155
Dutch 82
French 54
Welsh 46

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,001
Both parents born in Australia
865
Both parents born overseas
747
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.6%
No Religion
44.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
270 (4.6%)
5-14 years
649 (11.0%)
15-19 years
313 (5.3%)
20-24 years
196 (3.3%)
25-34 years
553 (9.4%)
35-44 years
696 (11.8%)
45-54 years
756 (12.9%)
55-64 years
844 (14.3%)
65-74 years
1,003 (17.1%)
75-84 years
438 (7.4%)
85+ years
157 (2.7%)

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