Overall score
Uralba
53.9/100
West Ballina
51.2/100
Uralba vs West Ballina, NSW Suburb Comparison
Uralba for retirees and value; West Ballina for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
UralbaWest Ballina
Crime rate
Uralba
39.3 / 1k
West Ballina
89.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Uralba
1
West Ballina
135
Population
Uralba
266
West Ballina
3,230
Metric leadUralba 5West Ballina 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUralba
- Best for familiesWest Ballina
- Best for investmentWest Ballina
- Best for best valueUralba
- Best for best schoolsUralba
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Uralba | West Ballina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 81.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 89.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 162 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 20 |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 2.2% |
| Population | 266 | 3,230 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Uralba is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while West Ballina is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Uralba pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Ballina is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Uralba suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas West Ballina is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.