NSW Property Intelligence
West BallinaNSW 2478
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. West Ballina is home to ~3,230 residents (median age 54), with 28% of households renting.
Rent in West Ballina
The median house rent in West Ballina is $850/week (502 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (168 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2478, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $545/wk | $448/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| 3 | $800/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $950/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of West Ballina fall in the intake zones of Ballina Coast High School, Ballina Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Ballina Coast High School#1328 of 2159 in NSW
- Ballina Public School#1947 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
West Ballina has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Emmanuel Anglican College Early Learning Centre, Imagine Childcare and Preschool Ballina.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for West Ballina (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 36 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 5 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | Downward |
Development activity
34 development applications were lodged in West Ballina over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
West Ballina — quick answers
What is the median rent in West Ballina?
Houses in West Ballina (postcode 2478) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for West Ballina?
West Ballina addresses can be zoned for Ballina Coast High School, Ballina Public School. Ballina Coast High School ranks in roughly the top 62% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in West Ballina?
West Ballina has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in West Ballina?
34 development applications were lodged in West Ballina in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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