Balala NSW

Postcode 2358 · Uralla LGA

Balala is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Uralla local government area (postcode 2358). With a population of 122, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Balala is $670,000, having dropped significantly 19.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $440. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Uralla LGA is below average at 2,592 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Balala offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($670K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -19.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$670K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum-19.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education6/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$670K
-19.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$175
POPULATION
122
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$630
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Uralla LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,592
Total Incidents158
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2026