Ballina Area Profile
NSW 2478|Council: Ballina Shire
2 heritage items in LGA
Crime
Above avg7,457 per 100k
SafestNSW avgHighest
Safer than 48% of NSW council areas. How is this calculated?
↑+37.7% over 3 years(state: -0.3%)
Fraud370
Breach bail conditions362
Steal from retail store317
Source: BOCSAR, Ballina Shire LGA level
Schools
991
avg ICSEA6 schools in area
Public
Ballina Coast High School
952
Ballina Public School
869
Private / Independent
Biala Special School
898
Emmanuel Anglican College
1113
Richmond Christian College
1069
St Francis Xavier Primary School
1045
ICSEA national avg = 1000. Source: ACARA.
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Council Rates
Rate in $0.0967c
Waste charge$473/yr
Stormwater$25/yr
FY 2025-26, Ballina Shire Council
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Compare nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Council | Crime | Schools | Airbnb | Waste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina (this area) | Ballina Shire | Above avg | 991 | — | $4732025-26 |
| Lennox Head2478 | Ballina Shire | Above avg | 1064 | — | $473 |
| Byron Bay2481 | Byron Shire | Above avg | 1081 | 60d | — |
| Goonellabah2480 | Lismore | High | 943 | — | $642 |
| Casino2470 | Richmond Valley | High | 890 | — | $718 |
Data sourced from NSW Government open data. Crime data from BOCSAR, school data from ACARA, short-term rental rules from NSW planning legislation. All metrics are at LGA (Ballina Shire) level unless otherwise noted.