Ballina NSW 2478 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Ballina is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2478). The median sale price is $860k (+132% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $780/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.7%. It has a population of about 9,735 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $765,000 |
| 2022 | $855,000 |
| 2023 | $695,000 |
| 2024 | $773,750 |
| 2025 | $805,000 |
| 2026 | $860,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $610 |
| 3-bedroom | $780 |
| 4+ bed | $900 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (41% of recorded sales, most commonly around 0-300㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 9,735
- Median age: 56
- Median weekly household income: $1,013
- Average household size: 2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 928 · 21th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 929 · 26th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Ballina
- Ballina Coast High School · Secondary School
- Ballina Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St (train), about 3.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Ballina?
The median sale price in Ballina NSW 2478 is $860,000, up 132% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Ballina?
The median weekly rent in Ballina (postcode 2478) is $780 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Ballina?
The estimated gross rental yield in Ballina is about 4.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Ballina?
Schools located in Ballina include Ballina Coast High School, Ballina Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Cumbalum 2478
- Lennox Head 2478
- Kinvara 2478
- Skennars Head 2478
- West Ballina 2478
- East Ballina 2478
- Teven 2478
- Pimlico 2478
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.