Ballina vs East Ballina
The verdict
Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.36M in East Ballina. Ballina rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). East Ballina rates higher for education (59 vs 46). East Ballina is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Ballina rates higher (71 vs 9/100 in Ballina).
Scores
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 52 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 46 | 59 |
| Liveability | 73 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,735 | 5,882 |
| Median age | 56 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,013 | $1,554 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ballina Stable · East Ballina Stable
Property
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | $778K | $850K |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | 12.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 791 | 238 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 68 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 668 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,727 | 2,805 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballina · East Ballina
Transport
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 90 | 271 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 602.5 km | 602.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ballina | East Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,735 | 5,882 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,852 | 5,953 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,372 | 6,267 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballina or East Ballina?
East Ballina has the higher residential safety score (Ballina 9/100 vs East Ballina 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballina or East Ballina?
Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Ballina or East Ballina?
East Ballina has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballina 967 vs East Ballina 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballina or East Ballina?
Ballina has the higher transport score (Ballina 64/100 vs East Ballina 35/100).
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