East Ballina vs Skennars Head
The verdict
East Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.92M in Skennars Head. East Ballina rates higher for liveability (62 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, East Ballina rates higher (71 vs 58/100 in Skennars Head).
Scores
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 43 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 62 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,882 | 1,303 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,554 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 41.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: East Ballina Stable · Skennars Head Moderate Growth
Property
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.92M |
| Median unit price | $850K | $1.27M |
| House price YoY | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 238 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 68 | 307 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 221 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,805 | 2,456 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 1,092 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Ballina · Skennars Head
Transport
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 3.0 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 29 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 271 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 602.0 km | 604.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| East Ballina | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,882 | 1,303 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,953 | 1,455 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,267 | 1,568 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 2.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Ballina or Skennars Head?
East Ballina has the higher residential safety score (East Ballina 71/100 vs Skennars Head 58/100).
Which is more affordable, East Ballina or Skennars Head?
East Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.92M.
Which has better schools, East Ballina or Skennars Head?
Skennars Head has a higher average school ICSEA (East Ballina 975 vs Skennars Head 1092; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Ballina or Skennars Head?
East Ballina and Skennars Head have similar transport scores.
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