Ballina vs South Ballina
The verdict
Ballina rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). South Ballina is closer to the coast (830 m vs 4.2 km).
Scores
BallinaSouth Ballina
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 57 |
| Transport | 64 | 54 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 73 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,735 | 27 |
| Median age | 56 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,013 | $1,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 96.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Ballina Stable · South Ballina Moderate Growth
Property
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $778K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 791 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 3,704 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 668 | 3,704 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,727 | 11,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · South Ballina
Transport
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 54 |
| 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 | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Ballina | South 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 90 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 830 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 602.5 km | 598.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,735 | 27 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,852 | 29 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,372 | 30 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ballina or South Ballina?
Ballina has the higher transport score (Ballina 64/100 vs South Ballina 54/100).
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