East Ballina vs South Ballina
The verdict
South Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.33M in East Ballina. East Ballina rates higher for education (59 vs 50). South Ballina rates higher for transport (54 vs 35).
Scores
East BallinaSouth Ballina
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 57 |
| Transport | 35 | 54 |
| Education | 59 | 50 |
| Liveability | 62 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,882 | 27 |
| Median age | 48 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,554 | $1,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 96.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.7 |
Growth: East Ballina Stable · South Ballina Moderate Growth
Property
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $650K |
| Median unit price | $874K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 238 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 68 | 3,704 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 204 | 3,704 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,247 | 11,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Ballina · South Ballina
Transport
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 54 |
| 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 | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| East 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 29 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 271 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 830 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 602.0 km | 598.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| East Ballina | South Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,882 | 27 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,953 | 29 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,267 | 30 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Ballina or South Ballina?
South Ballina is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.33M.
Which has better public transport, East Ballina or South Ballina?
South Ballina has the higher transport score (East Ballina 35/100 vs South Ballina 54/100).
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