Balladoran NSW 2822
Balladoran sits 447 km from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, around 6 hours 30 minutes by car. Census data records 140 residents with a median age of 48 and a median household income of $70,200 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 29.6% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,100. The area shows high crime risk. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 140. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Balladoran safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Balladoran sits in the high band, with 8 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 11% on the prior year.
8 offences
11.1% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Balladoran is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Balladoran.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 18
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Gilgandra: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Balladoran is home to 140 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $70,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
140
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$70,200/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,100/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$27,924/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
32.6%
Total Dwellings
43
Owner-Occupier Rate
83.7%
Houses
109.3%
Rental Stress
11.1%
Mortgage Stress
35.9%
Work From Home
23.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.9%
- Employment Rate
- 54.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 22.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $800 a year through Gilgandra based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 95%
- Environmental 5%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Gilgandra
In the year to August 2026, 12 new dwellings were approved across Gilgandra. That mix is 4 houses and 8 units.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Gilgandra Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Gilgandra (Chelmsford Ave), 22.2 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 309 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 605 mm
- 48 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2822, 0 of 368 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2822, 71 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 204 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 8 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Jamie Chaffey The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jamie Chaffey | 37.0% | 63.0% | +5.2 |
| 2022 | Mark Coulton | 32.2% | 67.8% | +0.9 |
| 2019 | Mark Coulton | 33.1% | 66.9% | +1.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Roy Butler Independent
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Roy Butler IND | 66.0% |
| 2019 | Roy Butler | 56.6% |
| 2015 | Kevin Humphries NP | 62.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Balladoran?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Balladoran
Is Balladoran a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Balladoran is high (72/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Balladoran?
Balladoran has a low recorded bushfire history (12/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Balladoran?
Balladoran, NSW had a population of 140 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Balladoran, NSW?
The postcode for Balladoran, NSW is 2822.
How far is Balladoran from Sydney?
Balladoran is 447 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 388 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Balladoran?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Balladoran was $70,200 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Balladoran?
There are too few current rental listings in Balladoran for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Balladoran?
The median age of residents in Balladoran was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Balladoran at risk of bushfire?
Balladoran has a low recorded bushfire history (12/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Balladoran walkable?
Balladoran scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Balladoran?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Balladoran, Gilgandra (Chelmsford Ave) (22.2 km away), 605 mm of rain a year over 48 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Balladoran?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Balladoran belong to?
Balladoran sits within the Gilgandra local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Balladoran?
The average residential rates bill through Gilgandra is $800 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Balladoran?
Across Gilgandra, 12 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Balladoran in?
Balladoran sits within the federal Division of Parkes, currently held by Jamie Chaffey (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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