Pimlico vs West Ballina
The verdict
Pimlico is more affordable, with a median house price of $818K versus $900K in West Ballina. West Ballina rates higher for transport (64 vs 35).
Scores
PimlicoWest Ballina
| Pimlico | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 46 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 35 | 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
| Pimlico | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 358 | 3,230 |
| Median age | 41 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,015 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.4% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Pimlico Moderate Growth · West Ballina Stable
Property
| Pimlico | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $818K | $900K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $644K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 14 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pimlico | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,793 | 526 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,397 | 433 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 650 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,687 | 13,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pimlico | 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: Pimlico · West Ballina
Transport
| Pimlico | 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) | 4.7 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Pimlico | 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 | 0 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 5.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 595.0 km | 599.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Pimlico | West Ballina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 358 | 3,230 |
| Estimated 2025 | 379 | 3,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 399 | 3,441 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.44% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Pimlico or West Ballina?
Pimlico is more affordable, with a median house price of $818K versus $900K.
Which has better public transport, Pimlico or West Ballina?
West Ballina has the higher transport score (Pimlico 35/100 vs West Ballina 64/100).
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