Ballina vs Cumbalum
The verdict
Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.26M in Cumbalum. Ballina rates higher for liveability (73 vs 16). Cumbalum rates higher for education (57 vs 46). Ballina is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 6.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cumbalum rates higher (86 vs 9/100 in Ballina).
Scores
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 35 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 46 | 57 |
| Liveability | 73 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,735 | 2,211 |
| Median age | 56 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,013 | $2,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 38.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Ballina Stable · Cumbalum Moderate Growth
Property
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $778K | $935K |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 791 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 668 | 317 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,727 | 2,171 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballina · Cumbalum
Transport
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 90 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 6.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 602.5 km | 603.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ballina | Cumbalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,735 | 2,211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,852 | 2,340 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,372 | 2,463 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballina or Cumbalum?
Cumbalum has the higher residential safety score (Ballina 9/100 vs Cumbalum 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballina or Cumbalum?
Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Ballina or Cumbalum?
Ballina has the higher transport score (Ballina 64/100 vs Cumbalum 35/100).
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