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West Ballina

NSW 2478 • Rest of NSW

3,230
Population (2021)
$31,252
Median Income
9.26 km²
Area
3m
Elevation

About West Ballina

West Ballina is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Ballina (Area) area. With a population of 3,230 and a median income of $31,252, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 9.26 km² at an elevation of 3m, 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 West Ballina provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2478
Urban Area
Ballina
LGA
Ballina
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Ballina
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.86°, 153.52°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
9.26 km²
Elevation
3m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,863
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
54 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,023
Census 2021
3,230
▲ 6.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,740
Income 2021
$31,252
▲ 21.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,657
Born Overseas 318

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 74
  • 2. New Zealand 63
  • 3. Netherlands 20
  • 4. Philippines 17
  • 5. Germany 16
  • 6. Scotland 16
  • 7. Canada 11
  • 8. Italy 11
  • 9. South Africa 11
  • 10. Thailand 10
  • 11. Vietnam 9
  • 12. India 7
  • 13. France 6
  • 14. United States 6
  • 15. China 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,403
Australian 1,306
Irish 356
Scottish 346
Australian Aboriginal 235
German 129
Italian 80
Dutch 36
New Zealander 35
Filipino 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,284
Both parents born in Australia
366
Both parents born overseas
328
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.9%
No Religion
35.9%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
137 (4.2%)
5-14 years
298 (9.2%)
15-19 years
162 (5.0%)
20-24 years
150 (4.6%)
25-34 years
238 (7.4%)
35-44 years
280 (8.7%)
45-54 years
371 (11.5%)
55-64 years
439 (13.6%)
65-74 years
602 (18.6%)
75-84 years
425 (13.2%)
85+ years
130 (4.0%)

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