Balranald NSW

Postcode 2715 · Balranald LGA

Balranald is a small community in New South Wales within the Balranald local government area (postcode 2715). With a population of 1,240, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Balranald is $305,000, having dropped significantly 20.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $352. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $893.

Balranald is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 884, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 35 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Balranald LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Balranald offers a gross rental yield of 6.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($305K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -20.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.0% High Yield
Price vs State$305K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.9x Affordable
Price Momentum-20.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$305K
-20.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
1,240
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,197
Personal Income /wk$687
Mortgage /mth$893
CRIME (Balranald LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents76
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops35
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA884
Total Students222
Government1
Catholic1
Balranald Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 876
St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 891
HOSPITALS (1)
Balranald Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2025