Ballina, New South Wales

Ballina (/bælɪnə/) is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of the Ballina Shire local government area. It lies 740 km (460 mi) north of Sydney and 185 km (115 mi) south of Brisbane. Ballina's urban population at the end of 2021 was 46,190. The town lies on the Richmond River and serves as a gateway to Byron Bay.

Ballina
New South Wales
Clockwise from top left: The Big Prawn, Ballina Court House, Ballina Manor, Shelly Beach, River Street Mall.
Ballina
Coordinates28°51′49″S 153°31′58″E
Population46,190 (2021)
Established1840s
Postcode(s)2478
Elevation1.3 m (4 ft)
Location
  • 740 km (460 mi) from Sydney
  • 185 km (115 mi) from Brisbane
  • 32 km (20 mi) from Lismore
  • 34 km (21 mi) from Byron Bay
  • 100 km (62 mi) from Yamba
LGA(s)Ballina Shire
State electorate(s)Ballina
Federal division(s)Richmond
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
24.4 °C
76 °F
14.3 °C
58 °F
1,817.9 mm
71.6 in
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