Ballina, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Ballina is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 18,532. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 18,532 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.8641°, 153.5654° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ballina
Ballina is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 18,532. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 199.1 sq mi (515.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8641°S, 153.5654°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
Colleges & Universities in Ballina
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE Institute | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ballina
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Coast High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Ballina | - | - | - | - |
| Biala Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Ballina Public School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Byron Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goonellabah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennox Head Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ballina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalow Markets | |||||
| Byron Farmers Market |
Hotels in Ballina
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ballina
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ballina
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ballina
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ballina
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ballina
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ballina
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ballina
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ballina
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ballina
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ballina
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ballina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common People Brewing Co. | ||||
| Seven Mile Brewery | ||||
| Stone & Wood Brewing Company |
Airports Near Ballina
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Evans Head Aerodrome | EVH | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Island/Yamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ballina
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballina Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballina
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 Near Ballina
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ballina.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ballina (republic of ireland) | 2000 | Large metallic disk in Irish countryside |
| Ballina (australia) | 1998 | A floating clear glass bubble with a man sitting inside it. |
Shipwrecks Near Ballina
1 documented shipwrecks found near Ballina.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure | - | A schooner that was wrecked at Richmond River. |
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What is the population of Ballina?
Ballina has a population of 18,532 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.
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