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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Ballina, NSW

35 suburbs in Ballina council area · Population ~48,603 · 19,151 dwellings · 485 km²

Ballina Council Average R-Score 69 / 100 — top suburb in Ballina scores 98/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Ballina98

Highest R-Score out of 35 suburbs in Ballina

Ballina council average69

Across 32 scored suburbs in Ballina

Suburb medians in Ballina range from $500,000 to $4,275,000.

3-year population movement: +3.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1% of stock (~197 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Retail Trade (13%), Education and Training (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,257,500

Across 35 suburbs in Ballina (Sept 2026) · ~105 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$850/wk · Vacancy 4.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Ballina98/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Ballina

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Ballina (New South Wales).

Is Ballina (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Ballina (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 69/100 across 35 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Ballina, the typical suburb median price is $1,257,500, median weekly rent is $850/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 4.3%.

Which suburbs in Ballina have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Ballina (NSW) are Empire Vale (98/100, median $500,000), Lynwood (98/100, median $735,000), Newrybar (98/100, median $1,400,000), West Ballina (92/100, median $860,500), Alstonville (91/100, median $930,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Ballina?

Across Ballina (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,257,500, median asking rent is $850/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 105 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Ballina include Newrybar (7.4%), Empire Vale (7%), Lynwood (6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Ballina council area?

Ballina is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 48,603, approximately 19,151 dwellings, covering 485 sq km.

What are the best streets in Ballina (NSW)?

Every street across all 35 suburbs in Ballina is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.