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Balranald, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Balranald is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,446. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,446 Population 0/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,221 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,221 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Balranald

Balranald

Balranald is a town within the local government area of Balranald Shire, in the Murray region of far south-western New South Wales, Australia.

People

Population1,446
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,221
Per Capita$23,221
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership70.2%
Housing Units578

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population1,446
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates-34.6365°, 143.5614°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (329 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,221
Median Age47.0 years

About Balranald

Balranald is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,446. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Balranald has a population of 1,446 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,668.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,446
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
3,668.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Balranald vs Australia Average

The median household income in Balranald is $23,221, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,221 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $447, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Balranald vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,221
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,221
Avg Weekly Wage$447

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balranald is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 578 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.2%
Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.8%
Housing Units578

Property Tax

Climate in Balranald

Balranald has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.5° 24.9
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 17.1° / 32° 32.5
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28.7° 14.7
Apr 16°C / 61°F 8.9° / 23.2° 19.1
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7° / 19.4° 21.9
Jun 10.5°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.4° 24.5
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.5° 29.2
Aug 11°C / 52°F 4.5° / 17.4° 24.9
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 6.9° / 20.6° 28.0
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 9.8° / 24.8° 24.5
Nov 21°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.4° 38.7
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.7° 29.7
Balranald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area3,668.6 sq mi (9,501.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6365°N, 143.5614°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 10, 2003.

Oct 27, 2001 12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia M4.2 76 km
Jun 11, 1990 60 km SW of Hay, Australia M3.2 84 km
Mar 10, 2003 Victoria, Australia M3.1 58 km
Nov 4, 2002 57 km SW of Hay, Australia M3.1 82 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
July 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Balranald has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Balranald

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Balranald Central School
St Josephs School
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Radio Stations near Balranald

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Balranald

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Balranald Gaol

Libraries in Balranald

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balranald Library0.0

Cafes in Balranald

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Discovery Cafe
Swantons Organics Cafe

Gas Stations in Balranald

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Balranald
BP Roadhouse
Murrumbidgee Petroleum Distributors

Banks in Balranald

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Balranald

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balranald Golf Course

Airports Near Balranald

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balranald AirportBZDMedium Airport
Swan Hill AirportSWHMedium Airport
Manangatang AirportSmall Airport
Moulamein AirportSmall Airport
Natya AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Balranald

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Balranald LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balranald

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Presbyterian Church
Saint Barnabas Church
St. Dympnas

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 Balranald

What is the population of Balranald?

Balranald has a population of 1,446 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,668.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Balranald expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,221, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Balranald?

Balranald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

How is the job market in Balranald?

Balranald has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $447. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balranald?

The median home value in Balranald is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 70.2%.

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