Indigenous Location · Area profile

Ballina

26 km²

Daily life in Ballina is defined by a high level of convenience and easy movement. The town is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of a park or public transport. It is a community where most residents can easily reach groceries on foot, contributing to a functional, accessible urban character. This ease of access makes the area stand out compared to other regional parts of New South Wales.

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First Nations

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First Nations people make up a larger group here than in about 76% of similar areas. While Year 12 completion is well below the national figure at 31.7%, the unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is lower than most areas and well below the Australian average.

878 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.7% Year 12 Here 31.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

8.5% Unemployment Here 8.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$517 Median income Here $517 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,286 Household income Here $1,286 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Ballina is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 99.6% near a park, both far above the state average. Residents also have better access to groceries on foot than the state average, though access to health services is well below.

6.3 Walk score

5.7 Types ≤15 min