West Ballina, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of West Ballina, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | West Ballina |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.85855 |
| Longitude | 153.51721 |
| Population | 3,027 |
| Density | 283.2 /km² |
| Area | 10.7 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 2478 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 599 km north-northeast |
West Ballina is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,027. The locality covers an area of 10.7 km², giving a population density of about 283.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 599 km north-northeast of Sydney. West Ballina is located at 28.8586°S, 153.5172°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Ballina lies on the southern banks of the Richmond River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of the tide and the rich alluvial soil that has sustained it for generations. It lies 88.5 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 172°T), and is situated 5.3 km west-south-west of Ballina. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby ocean, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of sugarcane fields that stretch towards the horizon, their vibrant green a constant, soothing presence. Broad-leafed trees, their branches laden with the weight of humid air, offer dappled shade along the quiet streets, their leaves rustling a soft, whispered welcome to any traveller who pauses. The sky above often displays a luminous quality, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun dips low, painting the clouds in hues of rose and gold before surrendering to the deep indigo of twilight.
Historically, West Ballina’s fortunes have been intrinsically tied to the mighty Richmond River, the lifeblood that carried timber, sugar, and produce to distant markets. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile plains, established farms that continue to define the local economy, with sugarcane remaining a dominant crop, its tall stalks a familiar sight against the backdrop of rolling hills. The river itself, a broad, shimmering ribbon, still plays a vital role, not just for agriculture but also for recreation, with fishing boats dotting its surface and families enjoying picnics along its grassy banks. While the pace of life here is generally unhurried, a quiet industriousness permeates the community, a sense of continuity rooted in the land and the water that have shaped West Ballina’s identity over time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Ballina, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on West Ballina, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West Ballina includes the postcode (2478), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Ballina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |