# Ballina vs Mullumbimby — 2021 Census comparison

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison · about 36 km apart

Ballina and Mullumbimby are nearby New South Wales areas with very different layouts and populations. Ballina is a very walkable place where 69.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, while Mullumbimby is mostly car-dependent and far more reliant on separate houses, which make up 92.2% of its dwellings. There is a notable age and health gap between them; Ballina has a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (34.7%) and those with long-term health conditions (37.8%), whereas Mullumbimby is younger and has a much higher share of people who identify with no religion (57.8%).

Everyday life in both places shares similar typical weekly personal incomes of around $650 and a nearly identical percentage of homes owned outright. They also have similar typical family incomes and a shared national average overall advantage score. While the gap in Year 12 completion has narrowed slightly since 2011, it remains far higher in Mullumbimby. Meanwhile, the share of people working from home has grown faster in Mullumbimby, widening the gap between the two areas over the last decade.

## Where they differ most

- Separate houses: 34.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby
- People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Mullumbimby
- No religion: 18.2 pts higher in Mullumbimby
- Needs assistance: 4.8 pts higher in Ballina
- Aged 65+: 14.1 pts higher in Ballina

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 18,629 | 8,896 | 9,733 larger in Ballina | gap steady |
| Median age | 53 yrs | 46 yrs | 7 yrs older in Ballina | gap widening |
| First Nations | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.0 pts higher in Ballina | gap widening |
| Aged 65+ | 34.7% | 20.6% | 14.1 pts higher in Ballina | gap steady |
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 16.9% | 3.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |
| De facto | 12.0% | 17.8% | 5.8 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |

### Age structure

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seniors (65+) | 34.7% | 20.6% | +14.1 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 24.8% | 31.0% | -6.2 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 18.9% | 22.7% | -3.8 |
| Children (0–14) | 13.2% | 16.9% | -3.7 |
| Youth (15–24) | 8.3% | 8.8% | -0.5 |

### Marital status

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Never married | 31.6% | 43.0% | -11.5 |
| Married | 41.5% | 34.2% | +7.3 |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.6% | -1.7 |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.5% | +5.7 |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | +0.1 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Ballina male | Ballina female | Mullumbimby male | Mullumbimby female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| 5–9 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 10–14 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| 15–19 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| 25–29 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| 30–34 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| 35–39 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| 40–44 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 45–49 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| 50–54 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| 55–59 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| 60–64 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 65–69 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| 70–74 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| 75–79 | 3.0% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| 80–84 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| 85+ | 2.3% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 80.5% | 66.3% | +14.2 |
| England | 3.2% | 5.4% | -2.1 |
| New Zealand | 1.7% | 2.3% | -0.5 |
| India | 0.6% | 0.2% | +0.4 |
| South Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2 |
| Philippines | 0.5% | 0.2% | +0.3 |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2 |
| China | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1 |
| Nepal | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1 |
| Vietnam | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 43.6% | 39.5% | +4.1 |
| Australian | 38.6% | 30.0% | +8.6 |
| Irish | 13.7% | 14.7% | -1.0 |
| Scottish | 11.9% | 12.0% | 0.0 |
| German | 4.4% | 6.9% | -2.6 |
| Italian | 2.8% | 3.3% | -0.5 |
| Dutch | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.7 |
| Greek | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4 |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | +0.0 |
| Filipino | 0.7% | 0.4% | +0.3 |
| Vietnamese | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap steady |
| Limited English | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1 pts higher in Ballina | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 88.4% | 78.5% | +9.9 |
| Italian | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2 |
| Punjabi | 0.4% | 0.3% | +0.2 |
| Mandarin | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1 |
| Vietnamese | 0.1% | 0.1% | +0.1 |
| Tagalog | 0.1% | 0.1% | +0.1 |
| Cantonese | 0.1% | 0.1% | +0.1 |
| Arabic | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 39.6% | 57.8% | 18.2 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 39.6% | 57.8% | -18.2 |
| Christianity | 49.7% | 19.8% | +29.9 |
| Not stated | 8.3% | 15.9% | -7.7 |
| Buddhism | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5 |
| Judaism | 0.1% | 1.7% | -1.6 |
| Other religions | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9 |
| Hinduism | 0.5% | 0.5% | +0.0 |
| Islam | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 42.6% | 56.7% | 14.1 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 17.9% | 27.9% | 10.0 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| Schools | 8 | 10 | 2 more in Mullumbimby |  |
| Schools/1k kids | 3.24 | 6.64 | 3.40 more in Mullumbimby |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 11 | 14 | 3 more in Mullumbimby |  |
| Students | 3,079 | 1,850 | 1,229 more in Ballina |  |
| Avg size | 385 | 185 | 200 larger in Ballina |  |
| ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,042 | 15 higher in Mullumbimby |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 42.6% | 56.7% | -14.1 |
| Year 10 | 29.0% | 18.4% | +10.5 |
| Year 9 or below | 13.1% | 5.3% | +7.8 |
| Year 11 | 6.9% | 6.1% | +0.8 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 30.6% | 20.6% | +10.0 |
| Bachelor degree | 21.3% | 27.0% | -5.7 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 15.7% | 14.9% | +0.8 |
| Postgraduate degree | 5.0% | 8.7% | -3.7 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 3.3% | 3.5% | -0.2 |
| Certificate I / II | 2.1% | 1.1% | +1.0 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 16.1% | 10.2% | +5.8 |
| Society & culture | 11.3% | 14.8% | -3.5 |
| Health | 11.9% | 10.5% | +1.4 |
| Engineering & related | 11.4% | 7.5% | +3.9 |
| Education | 10.7% | 7.9% | +2.7 |
| Creative arts | 3.2% | 10.3% | -7.1 |
| Architecture & building | 6.3% | 5.4% | +1.0 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 6.0% | 4.1% | +1.9 |
| Agriculture & environment | 2.5% | 3.8% | -1.3 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 1.9% | 2.6% | -0.7 |
| Information technology | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1 |

## Income

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $663 | $654 | $9 higher in Ballina | gap narrowing |
| Household income | $1,150 | $1,364 | $214 higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| Family income | $1,563 | $1,638 | $75 higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| High earners | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap steady |
| High-income homes | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.1 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 33.9% | 30.7% | +3.2 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 24.8% | 25.8% | -1.0 |
| Under $650 | 23.7% | 19.9% | +3.8 |
| $4,000 or more | 4.7% | 7.8% | -3.1 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 6.0% | 7.1% | -1.1 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 44.6% | 42.8% | +1.8 |
| $650–$1,499 | 32.9% | 29.9% | +3.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 11.1% | 10.3% | +0.8 |
| $3,000 or more | 2.1% | 3.2% | -1.0 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 37.8% | 22.7% | 15.1 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Mental health | 11.6% | 7.5% | 4.1 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Needs assistance | 9.3% | 4.5% | 4.8 pts higher in Ballina | gap widening |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 13.7% | 6.9% | +6.8 |
| Mental health | 11.6% | 7.5% | +4.1 |
| Other condition | 9.7% | 7.6% | +2.0 |
| Asthma | 8.1% | 5.5% | +2.6 |
| Heart disease | 7.4% | 3.3% | +4.1 |
| Diabetes | 5.7% | 2.1% | +3.6 |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 3.0% | +1.8 |
| Lung condition | 3.7% | 1.9% | +1.8 |
| Stroke | 2.0% | 0.8% | +1.2 |
| Dementia | 1.8% | 0.6% | +1.2 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 53.5% | 61.7% | -8.2 |
| One condition | 23.2% | 16.6% | +6.6 |
| Two conditions | 9.0% | 3.9% | +5.1 |
| Three or more | 5.6% | 2.2% | +3.4 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 15.2% | 21.0% | 5.8 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 13.9% | 11.9% | 1.9 pts higher in Ballina | gap widening |
| Unpaid child care | 20.2% | 25.3% | 5.0 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |
| Defence service | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 20.9% | 23.8% | 2.9 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 887 | 153 | 734 larger in Ballina |  |
| Median age | 25 yrs | 31 yrs | 6 yrs older in Mullumbimby |  |
| Year 12 | 31.9% | 44.0% | 12.1 pts higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| Unemployment | 8.4% | 4.2% | 4.2 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Median income | $512 | $581 | $69 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| Household income | $1,286 | $1,875 | $589 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| Indigenous language | 6.8% | 11.8% | 5.0 pts higher in Mullumbimby |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 larger in Mullumbimby | gap steady |
| One-parent | 19.0% | 18.2% | 0.8 pts higher in Ballina | gap steady |
| Living alone | 35.8% | 27.4% | 8.4 pts higher in Ballina | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 40.9% | 52.1% | -11.2 |
| Couples without children | 39.0% | 28.9% | +10.0 |
| One-parent families | 19.0% | 18.2% | +0.8 |
| Other families | 1.2% | 0.9% | +0.3 |

### Household size

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 38.9% | 33.4% | +5.4 |
| 1 person | 35.8% | 27.4% | +8.4 |
| 3 people | 11.8% | 16.9% | -5.1 |
| 4 people | 9.2% | 13.0% | -3.7 |
| 5 people | 3.1% | 5.7% | -2.6 |
| 6 or more | 1.2% | 3.6% | -2.4 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $390 | $450 | $60 higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,733 | $1,950 | $217 higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| People / bedroom | 0.70 | 0.90 | 0.20 higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| Renting | 32.9% | 27.1% | 5.8 pts higher in Ballina | gap narrowing |
| Owned outright | 40.3% | 41.0% | 0.8 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 57.4% | 92.2% | 34.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 63.6% | 66.9% | 3.3 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 40.3% | 41.0% | -0.8 |
| Rented | 32.9% | 27.1% | +5.8 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 20.1% | 27.5% | -7.4 |
| Other tenure | 4.5% | 2.5% | +2.0 |
| Not stated | 2.3% | 1.8% | +0.5 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 57.4% | 92.2% | -34.7 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 30.0% | 2.3% | +27.7 |
| Flat or apartment | 8.0% | 3.1% | +5.0 |
| Other dwelling | 4.0% | 1.9% | +2.1 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% | 38.8% | +3.9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% | 18.7% | +10.2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% | 20.5% | -2.9 |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% | 10.6% | -5.5 |
| 5 or more | 3.3% | 7.5% | -4.3 |
| Studio / none | 0.3% | 2.1% | -1.8 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $350–$549 | 41.2% | 35.9% | +5.4 |
| $550–$749 | 16.3% | 22.7% | -6.4 |
| $200–$349 | 20.6% | 20.6% | +0.0 |
| Under $200 | 16.9% | 7.9% | +9.0 |
| $750 or more | 1.1% | 8.3% | -7.2 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 33.6% | 28.4% | +5.2 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 29.5% | 23.0% | +6.5 |
| Under $1,000 | 18.4% | 21.3% | -2.9 |
| $3,000 or more | 11.6% | 20.7% | -9.1 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 8.1% | 3.0% | 5.1 pts higher in Ballina | gap narrowing |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 26.2% | 13.8 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap widening |
| PT commute | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2 pts higher in Ballina | gap steady |
| PT stops | 105 | 25 | 80 more in Ballina |  |
| Stops/1k | 5.64 | 2.81 | 2.83 more in Ballina |  |
| Departures/1k | 304.4 | 69.0 | 235.3 more in Ballina |  |
| PT routes | 15 | 10 | 5 more in Ballina |  |
| Stop walk | 4 | 87 | 83 longer in Mullumbimby |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 60.3% | 50.0% | +10.3 |
| Worked at home | 12.5% | 26.2% | -13.8 |
| Car (passenger) | 3.9% | 2.2% | +1.7 |
| Walked | 3.6% | 3.2% | +0.4 |
| Bicycle | 2.1% | 1.6% | +0.5 |
| Bus | 0.4% | 0.2% | +0.2 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 vehicle | 45.7% | 35.5% | +10.2 |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% | 38.6% | -4.9 |
| 3 vehicles | 8.7% | 13.4% | -4.8 |
| 4 or more | 3.7% | 9.6% | -5.9 |
| No vehicle | 8.1% | 3.0% | +5.1 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 41.3% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts higher in Ballina | gap narrowing |
| Recent arrivals | 9.2% | 6.9% | 2.3 pts higher in Ballina | gap widening |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap steady |
| Participation | 47.0% | 53.4% | 6.3 pts higher in Mullumbimby | gap steady |
| Full-time | 50.6% | 38.8% | 11.8 pts higher in Ballina | gap steady |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health care & social assistance | 20.9% | 14.8% | +6.1 |
| Retail trade | 11.1% | 11.3% | -0.2 |
| Education & training | 9.4% | 10.5% | -1.1 |
| Construction | 10.5% | 8.7% | +1.8 |
| Accommodation & food | 9.8% | 8.1% | +1.7 |
| Professional & technical | 5.0% | 8.1% | -3.1 |
| Public administration & safety | 5.4% | 3.2% | +2.2 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 2.1% | 4.8% | -2.7 |
| Other services | 4.0% | 3.2% | +0.8 |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% | 3.9% | -0.1 |
| Administrative & support | 3.7% | 3.8% | -0.2 |
| Arts & recreation | 1.4% | 3.0% | -1.6 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Ballina % | Mullumbimby % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 20.3% | 27.0% | -6.7 |
| Managers | 10.9% | 16.3% | -5.4 |
| Community & personal service | 15.8% | 12.5% | +3.3 |
| Technicians & trades | 14.4% | 13.4% | +1.0 |
| Labourers | 11.7% | 9.3% | +2.4 |
| Clerical & administrative | 10.8% | 7.4% | +3.5 |
| Sales workers | 10.2% | 8.2% | +1.9 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 4.5% | 3.7% | +0.9 |

## Economy & Advantage

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IRSAD decile | 4 | 5 | 1 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| IRSD decile | 4 | 5 | 1 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| IER decile | 3 | 5 | 2 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| IEO decile | 4 | 7 | 3 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| IRSAD score | 953 | 995 | 42 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| ERP | 18,813 | 9,662 | 9,151 higher in Ballina |  |
| Growth | 1.2% | 8.9% | 7.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| Businesses | 1,760 | 1,356 | 404 higher in Ballina |  |

## Environment & Climate

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rainfall | 1,850 | 2,094 | 243 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| Max temp | 25.1 | 25.2 | 0.2 higher in Mullumbimby |  |
| Min temp | 15.0 | 14.6 | 0.4 higher in Ballina |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Ballina | Mullumbimby | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 6.2 | 2.7 | 3.6 higher in Ballina |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 5.7 | 2.6 | 3.1 more in Ballina |  |
| 15-min city | 69.5% | 28.1% | 41.4 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Walk to shops | 75.9% | 28.4% | 47.4 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Walk to transit | 98.1% | 32.5% | 65.6 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Walk to school | 61.6% | 39.7% | 21.9 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Walk to a park | 99.3% | 27.8% | 71.5 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Walk to health | 47.0% | 27.3% | 19.7 pts higher in Ballina |  |
| Amenities/1k | 33.1 | 9.8 | 23.3 more in Ballina |  |
| Intersections/km² | 87 | 2 | 85 higher in Ballina |  |
| Mean slope | 3.3% | 9.0% | 5.7 pts higher in Mullumbimby |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/112011236/ballina/vs/112011243/mullumbimby