Demographics

Ballina is approximately 20.46 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Ballina was 8655. The population is 46% male and 54% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Ballina are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 to $499 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Ballina is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of the Ballina Shire local government area. Ballina's urban population was 25,058 (including Lennox Head, West Ballina, etc.) at 30 June 2014. Ballina was established in the 1840s on the northern shore of the Richmond River near Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point. Ballina is approximately 600 km (373 mi) north of Sydney and 189 km (117 mi) south of Brisbane. Ballina is a coastal town and is connected to the Pacific Highway which passes nearby. The Richmond River was an important transport route for the region for the first 100 years after settlement. The river and its estuaries abound with marine wildlife and provide for ecreational fishing and water sports.

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