NSW · Ballina Council
Uralba, 2477
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Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Uralba is a quieter smaller community in Ballina, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 266
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 104
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,957
- Employment rate
- 58.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 59
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 89 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Fraud33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment40
- Malicious Damage To Property62
- Steal From Motor Vehicle47
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- 37 Platypus Dr
- Platypus Dr After Uralba Rd
- Uralba Rd At Forest Rd
- Uralba Rd Opp Forest Rd
- Uralba Rd Opp Newports Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
12 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Subdivision334 URALBA ROAD URALBA 2477Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support63 PLATYPUS DRIVE URALBA 2477Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool; Supporting Development484 URALBA ROAD URALBA 2477Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support63 PLATYPUS DRIVE URALBA 2477Determined
2024· 3 proposals
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure484 URALBA ROAD URALBA 2477Determined
- Subdivision528 URALBA ROAD URALBA 2477Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool24 TOWALBYN PLACE URALBA 2477Determined
2023· 2 proposals
September 2023
- Subdivision of land334 URALBA ROAD URALBA 2477Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling67 PLATYPUS DRIVE URALBA 2477Determined
2022· 2 proposals
September 2022
- Shed22 DAVEY ROAD URALBA 2477Determined
March 2022
- Shed23 DAVEY ROAD URALBA 2477Determined
2021· 1 proposal
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 PLATYPUS DRIVE URALBA 2477Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Uralba Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 33.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4753rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1529th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #308 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #631 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime37
- Fraudcrime33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime40
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime62
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime47
- 37 Platypus Drtransport
- Platypus Dr After Uralba Rdtransport
- Uralba Rd At Forest Rdtransport
- Uralba Rd Opp Forest Rdtransport
- Uralba Rd Opp Newports Lanetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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