Buying in Ballina
Looking for a buyers agent in Ballina? This well-serviced regional centre on the Richmond River has an airport, hospital and a wide range of schools and services. This page is a practical starting point for buyers weighing up Ballina — what the market looks like, what the housing stock is, and what to check before you commit.
Source: Cotality (RP Data), Suburb Statistics Report, November 2026; population ABS Census 2021.
Ballina at a glance
Ballina covers approximately 21.5 square kilometres. There are 21 parks, covering nearly 29.4% of the total area. Its population was 9,735 in 2021, up from 8,655 in 2016. The predominant age group was 70–79 years, and households were primarily childless couples.
| Median house sale price (12 months to Jul 2026) | $930,000 |
|---|---|
| Median unit sale price (12 months to Jul 2026) | $740,000 |
| Median house value (AVM, as at Sep 2026) | $969K, +0.7% over 12 months |
| Median unit value (AVM, as at Sep 2026) | $776K, +7.4% over 12 months |
| Median days on market, houses / units (12 months to Jul 2026) | 40 days / 30 days |
| Houses / units sold (12 months to Jul 2026) | 96 / 123 |
| Number of properties | 2,274 houses / 2,152 units (4,426 total) |
| Median asking rent, houses / units (12 months) | $795 per week / $620 per week |
| Owner-occupied (ABS Census 2021) | 53.2% |
| Population (ABS Census 2021) | 9,735; predominant age group 70–79 years |
What Ballina is like
Ballina is the region's service centre: a town on the Richmond River with the infrastructure smaller villages rely on. That is its appeal for buyers who value convenience alongside a coastal lifestyle. In 2021, 53.2% of homes were owner-occupied, the predominant age group was 70–79 years, and the population grew from 8,655 in 2016 to 9,735 in 2021 — the largest population on these suburb pages.
It is also the fastest-moving market here. RP Data records 2,274 houses and 2,152 units, with 96 house sales and 123 unit sales in the past 12 months. Median days on market were 40 days for houses and 30 days for units in the 12 months to Jul 2026 — shorter than every other suburb on these pages — so buyers need finance and due diligence ready earlier.
Why buy here
Services and infrastructure in town
Ballina suits buyers who value convenience: a regional centre with an airport, hospital and schools, on the river and near the coast. The practical benefit is daily life handled locally.
The deepest unit market here
2,152 units and 123 unit sales in 12 months — as much unit turnover as any other suburb on these pages. Buyers have genuine comparable sales to price against.
Lower median prices, faster sales
Median prices were $930,000 for houses and $740,000 for units over the 12 months to Jul 2026, with medians of 40 and 30 days on market. Lower entry prices come with a quicker pace; be ready before you inspect.
A larger, older population base
9,735 people in 2021, with a predominant age group of 70–79 years. Housing demand here is shaped by that profile, including downsizers and buyers who need services close by.
Recently purchased in Ballina
We have not published a purchase in Ballina on our Purchases page yet. You can see recent purchases across the region on the Purchases page.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the median house and unit prices in Ballina?
The median house sale price was $930,000 and the median unit sale price was $740,000 over the rolling 12 months to Jul 2026 in the Cotality (RP Data) Suburb Statistics Report, November 2026.
How long do properties take to sell in Ballina?
Houses recorded a median of 40 days on market and units a median of 30 days in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Individual properties vary with price, condition and presentation.
How many properties are there in Ballina?
RP Data records 2,274 houses and 2,152 units (4,426 properties in total), with 96 house sales and 123 unit sales in the past 12 months.
Is Ballina mainly owner-occupied?
In the 2021 Census, 53.2% of homes in Ballina were owner-occupied, and households were primarily childless couples.
How can a buyers agent help in Ballina?
We work for you — not the vendor, not the agent on the other side of the table. We help you assess value, inspect and do due diligence, and negotiate, so you buy the right property at a fair price. See our services.
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