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Overview

Ballina sits on the Richmond River at the gateway to Byron Bay, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle backed by easy access to several beaches, including Shelly, Lighthouse, Angels and Sharpes, where residents enjoy fishing, water sports and abundant marine wildlife. The town supports families with five primary schools, four secondary schools and the Ballina District Hospital, while cultural highlights such as the Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum, historic Richmond River Light lighthouse and the iconic “Big Prawn” add a distinctive local flavour.

Well‑connected by the Pacific Highway bypass and the nearby Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, recently upgraded with a $20.68 million investment, the area provides regular flights to Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney. Housing accommodates both owners and renters, with a median weekly household income of A$1,093, a median mortgage of A$1,733 per month and a median rent of A$345 per week, reflecting a balanced mix of rental and owned dwellings for the 2021 urban population of 46,190.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.