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Ballina, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Ballina is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,911. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
8,911 Population 45/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,787 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,787 median income, 4.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,911
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,787
Per Capita$20,787
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership59.0%
Housing Units3,564

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population8,911
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-28.8641°, 153.5654°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,787
Median Age56.0 years

About Ballina

Ballina is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,911. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Ballina has a population of 8,911 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,911
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
199.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ballina vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ballina is $20,787, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,787 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $400, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 847 business establishments.

Income: Ballina vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,787
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,787
Avg Weekly Wage$400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)847

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ballina is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 59.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,564 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.0%
Owner-Occupied59.0%
Renter-Occupied41.0%
Housing Units3,564

Property Tax

Climate in Ballina

Ballina has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1794 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28.4° 152.8
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28.2° 198.1
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 18.5° / 27.1° 221.8
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 15.5° / 24.9° 209.1
May 17.2°C / 63°F 12° / 22.5° 177.6
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.3° 192.4
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 8.9° / 20.1° 112.8
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.6° 70.4
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.7° 68.8
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.7° 94.7
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 16.7° / 26.5° 122.2
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.4° 173.2
Ballina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area199.1 sq mi (515.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8641°N, 153.5654°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.74"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.40"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
February 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 8.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in

Ballina has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and September the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Ballina

Institution Type Founded Website
SAE Institute College Visit →

Schools in Ballina

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ballina Coast High School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Ballina
Biala Special School
Ballina Public School
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Radio Stations near Ballina

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ballina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum
Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
Bangalow Historical Society
Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum
Crawford House
Crawford House Museum

Libraries in Ballina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alstonville Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Goonellabah Library0.0
Lennox Head Public Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ballina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market

Hotels in Ballina

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
Ramada Hotel & Suites

Restaurants in Ballina

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beanz Salad Bar
Cafe Swish
Che Bon Restaurant
Hey Lady Diner
La Cucina Di Vino
Malibu Burgers
Nosh
Panda Noodles
Raamons
Rakuu
Saltbush Bar & Grill
Thai By Night
Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina

Cafes in Ballina

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belle Central
Cafe Boker
Green Coast Coffee
Kin Local Eatery
Latte Lounge
Proper Cafe
The Beach Grill

Cinemas in Ballina

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballina Fair Cinemas

Theatres in Ballina

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballina Players Theatre
Missingham Park

Clinics in Ballina

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service

Dentists in Ballina

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballina Coast Dental
Gleam Dental
Pacific Smiles Dental
River Street Smiles

Bus Stations in Ballina

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byron Byron Gateway Airport Tour Operators

Gas Stations in Ballina

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
EG Ballina
Metro Petroleum
Shell

Banks in Ballina

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Newcastle Permanent
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Ballina

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballina Central
Ballina Fair

Breweries in Ballina

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Seven Mile Brewery
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near Ballina

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba AirportSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ballina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballina Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballina

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ballina baptist church
Ballina Uniting Church
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
St Marys Anglican Church
St Stephens Presbyterian Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballina

What is the population of Ballina?

Ballina has a population of 8,911 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ballina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,787, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ballina?

Ballina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ballina?

Ballina has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $400. There are 847 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ballina?

The median home value in Ballina is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 59.0%.

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