West Ballina NSW 2478 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
West Ballina is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2478). The median sale price is $861k (+126% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $780/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.7%. It has a population of about 3,230 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $700,000 |
| 2022 | $932,500 |
| 2023 | $810,000 |
| 2024 | $785,000 |
| 2025 | $840,000 |
| 2026 | $860,500 |
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 (60% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 3,230
- Median age: 54
- Median weekly household income: $1,015
- Average household size: 2.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 917 · 17th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 909 · 18th 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).
Transport
Nearest station: Ballina West Coach Stop (train), about 1.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in West Ballina?
The median sale price in West Ballina NSW 2478 is $860,500, up 126% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in West Ballina?
The median weekly rent in West Ballina (postcode 2478) is $780 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in West Ballina?
The estimated gross rental yield in West Ballina is about 4.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Ballina 2478
- Cumbalum 2478
- Pimlico 2478
- Teven 2478
- Uralba 2477
- Alstonville 2477
- Tintenbar 2478
- East Ballina 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.