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Area of Ballina

Population

46,296

Area of Ballina is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 35 suburbs with a population of 46,296 residents. For property investors analysing Area of Ballina capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 35% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.

The current median house price in Area of Ballina is approximately $1.2M, making it a premium market suited to capital growth strategies. Area of Ballina property investment fundamentals show moderate signals.

Growth Performance Prediction

Top 35% of areas

Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.

Overall Growth Potential

65%Very Good

Outperforms 65% of all LGAs

Key Market Indicators

Good Lifestyle Factors

Life Score

5/5

Good Employment Health

Employment Score

4/5

Good Population Forecasts

Population Score

4/5

Investment Outlook

This area shows good growth potential with positive indicators across most key market factors, suggesting promising conditions for property investment.

Em

Employment Diveristy

Health Care and Social Assistance - 17.00%

Retail Trade - 13.00%

Education and Training - 10.00%

Accommodation and Food Services - 9.00%

Others - 51.00%

Commute Time

50mins

27kms

Common Transport Methods
car75%
walk3%
bike1%
Income Growth

Average Income

35 Suburbs in Area of Ballina

Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)

Trend Indicators:

Price/yield increasing compared to previous period
Price/yield decreasing compared to previous period
Suburb Name
Asking Price
Yield
Empire Vale
$1000.0k
3.47%
Keith Hall
$950.0k
3.13%
Wollongbar
$895.0k
4.36%
East Wardell
$800.0k
2.97%
Wardell
$725.0k
4.64%
Tintenbar
$2.5m
3.58%
Uralba
-
2.91%
West Ballina
$867.2k
5.14%
Skennars Head
$1.8m
3.86%
Cumbalum
$1.2m
3.96%
Brooklet
$3.3m
2.11%
Lennox Head
$1.7m
2.94%
East Ballina
$1.4m
2.93%
Pearces Creek
$1.6m
2.52%
Rous
$1.4m
2.76%
Ballina
$950.0k
3.91%
Alstonville
$900.0k
4.16%
Tuckombil
$1.9m
2.28%
Teven
$3.0m
1.90%
Alstonvale
$1.6m
2.89%
Pimlico (NSW)
$980.0k
2.58%
Newrybar
$3.9m
2.97%
Fernleigh
-
1.47%
Lynwood (NSW)
$2.6m
5.31%
Rous Mill
-
7.33%
Knockrow
-
1.46%
Bagotville
$740.0k
0%

Area of Ballina Property Investment FAQs

Is Area of Ballina a good area for property investment in 2026?

Area of Ballina ranks in the top 35% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Area of Ballina shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.

What is the median house price in Area of Ballina?

The current median house price across Area of Ballina is approximately $1.2M. This median price reflects sales data from properties across all 35 suburbs within the Local Government Area. As a premium property market, Area of Ballina typically attracts investors focused on capital appreciation and wealth preservation rather than high rental yields.

What are the best suburbs to invest in Area of Ballina?

Area of Ballina contains 35 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Area of Ballina depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 35 suburbs in Area of Ballina ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.

What is the capital growth outlook for Area of Ballina?

Area of Ballina's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Area of Ballina shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.

What is the population of Area of Ballina?

Area of Ballina has a population of approximately 46,296 residents across its 35 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Area of Ballina as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.

How many suburbs are in Area of Ballina council area?

Area of Ballina Local Government Area contains 35 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Area of Ballina, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 35 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Area of Ballina.

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