Cumbalum vs West Ballina
The verdict
West Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $1.19M in Cumbalum. Cumbalum rates higher for education (57 vs 42). West Ballina rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Cumbalum rates higher (86 vs 26/100 in West Ballina).
Scores
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 46 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 42 |
| Liveability | 16 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,211 | 3,230 |
| Median age | 37 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $1,015 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Cumbalum Moderate Growth · West Ballina Stable
Property
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $900K |
| Median unit price | $928K | $644K |
| House price YoY | 17.9% | 4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 526 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 433 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 650 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,442 | 13,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cumbalum · West Ballina
Transport
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 5.0 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Cumbalum | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 5.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 603.8 km | 599.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cumbalum | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,211 | 3,230 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,340 | 3,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,463 | 3,441 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cumbalum or West Ballina?
Cumbalum has the higher residential safety score (Cumbalum 86/100 vs West Ballina 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Cumbalum or West Ballina?
West Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $1.19M.
Which has better public transport, Cumbalum or West Ballina?
West Ballina has the higher transport score (Cumbalum 35/100 vs West Ballina 64/100).
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