Ballina vs West Ballina
The verdict
West Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.00M in Ballina. Ballina rates higher for liveability (73 vs 31). Ballina is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 5.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Ballina rates higher (26 vs 9/100 in Ballina).
Scores
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 46 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 46 | 42 |
| Liveability | 73 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,735 | 3,230 |
| Median age | 56 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,013 | $1,015 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ballina Stable · West Ballina Stable
Property
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $778K | $721K |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | 43.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 791 | 526 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 433 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 668 | 650 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,727 | 12,972 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballina · West Ballina
Transport
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Ballina | West 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 90 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 5.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 602.5 km | 599.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ballina | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,735 | 3,230 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,852 | 3,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,372 | 3,441 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballina or West Ballina?
West Ballina has the higher residential safety score (Ballina 9/100 vs West Ballina 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballina or West Ballina?
West Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Ballina or West Ballina?
West Ballina has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballina 967 vs West Ballina 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballina or West Ballina?
Ballina and West Ballina have similar transport scores.
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