Ballina
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Ballina sits beside the Richmond River where it meets the sea. Just to the west are beautiful, rolling green hills, many supporting tropical plantations of avocados and macadamia nuts. The beaches and coastline are beautiful and unspoiled and the Richmond River offers safe fishing and an interesting way to explore some of the hinterland.
The little villages between Ballina and Lismore are some of the most picturesque on the North Coast and the rolling hills are reminisant of the United Kingdom, except that the climate is subtropical.
The area is popular with tourists but is only crowded during the Christmas and Easter Holidays. Because of its tourist appeal, you'll find there is lots to see and do when the family visits. Ballina is well known for its fresh seafood and farming products and supports some excellent restaurants.
Ballina is a modern, progressive town and a very pleasant place to live. The major health and financial services are in nearby Lismore.
POPULATION:
Ballina
20,000
Shire
41,000
GROWTH RATE:
1.4% pa
Climate
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| Av.max. Temp. |
28 |
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27 |
25 |
22 |
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20 |
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26 |
27 |
| Av. min. Temp. |
19 |
19 |
18 |
14 |
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10 |
9 |
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16 |
18 |
| Av. Rainfall - mm |
142 |
195 |
240 |
127 |
230 |
185 |
183 |
98 |
70 |
92 |
107 |
150 |
| Av. Rainy Days |
15 |
17 |
18 |
15 |
15 |
12 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
| Av.9am Humidity % |
78 |
81 |
80 |
78 |
78 |
73 |
68 |
66 |
63 |
67 |
73 |
74 |
RAIL SERVICES
There is no railway station in Ballina. Rail passengers have to take a coach or drive to Lismore, Murwillumbah or Grafton. Coaches connect with rail services.
To Sydney:
13 hours, 3kms minutes
To Brisbane:
Actual train time from Lismore to Brisbane is 3.5 hrs
Daily passenger services per day to Sydney.
Daily passenger services per day to Brisbane.
ROAD CONNECTIONS
Pacific Highway passes through town.
From Sydney: 755 kms (9.5 hours)
From Brisbane: 200 kms (2.5 hours)
From Melbourne: 1,615 kms
AIR SERVICES
Ballina has its own airport. There are regular daily flights to Sydney, provided by three competing airlines.
COACH SERVICES
Most interstate coach services stop at Ballina.
LICENSED CLUBS
Ballina RSL Club
Ballina RSL Bowling Club
Ballina Bowling Club
Ballina Golf Club
Ballina Seagulls League Club
Ballina Rugby Club
Ballina Sports Club
Teven Golf Club
GOLF CLUBS' INFORMATION
Ballina Golf Club
Jameson Ave. East Ballina
Ph: 02 6686 2766
Joining Fee: $300
Annual Membership Fee: $295
Members' Green Fees: $6
Teven Golf Club
Eltham Rd. Teven
Ph: 052 6687 8386
Joining Fee: $20
Annual Membership Fee: $70
BOWLING CLUBS' INFORMATION
Ballina Bowling Club
68 Cherry St. Ballina
Ph: 02 6686 2811
Number of Greens: 4
Annual Membership Fee: $40
Social Membership: $5
Ballina RSL Bowling Club
Canal Rd. Ballina
Ph: 02 6686 6888
Number of Greens: 3
Annual Membership Fee: $34
SERVICE CLUBS
There are two Apex Clubs, two Lions Clubs, two Rotary Clubs and one Quota Club.
RETIREE ORGANISATIONS
Ballina Senior Citizens Club
Ph: 02 6686 4639
National Seniors Assoc. - Ballina Branch
Ph: 02 6681 1293
HEALTH SERVICES
HOSPITALS - PUBLIC
Ballina Hospital
Lismore Base Hospital
HOSPITALS - PRIVATE
St. Vincents, Lismore
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS IN TOWN: 25
TYPE AND NUMBER OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS WHO SERVICE THE AREA.
Most of the specialists who service the Ballina. Byron Bay areas operate out of Lismore, when the following specialists are available:
| Anaesthestists | 12 |
| Cardiologists | 4 |
| Ear / nose / throat | 3 |
| Gastroenterologists | 4 |
| General Surgeons | 5 |
| Gerontologists | 1 |
| Maxillofacial | 1 |
| Nephrologists | 1 |
| Obstetrics / Gynaecologists | 4 |
| Ophthalmologists | 6 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeons | 6 |
| Pediatrics | 3 |
| Physicians | 4 |
| Psychiatrists | 2 |
| Radiologists | 7 |
| Urologists | 2 |
| Vascular Surgeons | 2 |
This list is constantly changing as specialists move to or leave the area. If you require a particular specialist, it's advisable to check that that service is available.
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF:
Dentists
13
Physiotherapists
5
Naturopaths
6
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
University of the 3rd Age
Ph: 02 6686 7180
02 6686 2062
Main campus of Southern Cross University is in nearby Lismore.
LEGAL SERVICES
S. Hart
02 6686 4233
Ben Crawford
02 6686 2522
Bill Grace
02 6681 1811
David Johnston
02 6686 7677
Hosie McGravey & Lord
02 6686 5455
Short Flynn & Co
02 6686 2322
FINANCIAL PLANNERS
| St George | 02 6686 7055 |
| Peter Halpin - AMP | 02 6686 4199 |
| Gregory Enright | 02 6686 4744 |
| Sterling State Financial Plan | 02 6681 4566 |
| Retireinvest | 02 6686 7600 |
STOCKBROKERS
| Ord Minnett | 02 6686 4144 |
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Merrill Lynch (Lismore)
You can get an idea of local property prices from our website. See 'Property 4 Sale'. |
02 6621 2389 |
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
| Elders Real Estate | 02 6686 8000 |
| Ray White Real Estate www.raywhite.com.au |
02 6686 4666 |
| David R Clark Agency | 02 6686 2177 |
| O'Mara & Savage | 02 6686 8333 |
| L.J. Hooker www.ljhooker.com.au |
02 6686 2711 |
| The Professionals | 02 6686 3511 |
BUILDERS
Seachange Guide has spoken to some leading builders who are well regarded in their local community. They can build on your land, if you have a block, or provide a complete house and land package. If you would like an introduction to any of these builders, please phone Seachange Guide, during business hours on 02 6651 1628.
MANUFACTURED HOME VILLAGES
Sanctuary Village
Ph: 02 6687 6022
Ross Lane, Lennox Head, 2478
Recreation room, pool, tennis court, golf chipping, green, snooker table, covered BBQ area, village bus. Weekly rent from $92.00.
Ballina Lakeside Holiday Park
Ph: 1800 888 268
Fenwick Drive, East Ballina. 2478
Southern Cross Relocatable Home Park
Ph: 02 6686 3133
Pacific Highway, Ballina
RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Crowley Retirement Village
Ph: 02 6686 5090
Cherry Street, Ballina 2478
Operator: Catholic Church
Accommodation: 127 one and two bedroom units, hostel and nursing home.
Waiting List.
St. Andrew's Village
Ph: 02 6686 4633
59 Bentinck Street, Ballina 2478
Operator: St. Andrew's Village Ballina Ltd
Accommodation: 60 two bedroom self-care units. A 54 bed hostel and a nursing home, run by the same organisation are part of the complex.
Level of care: Self-care in village.
Facilities: Library, organised activities, BBQ, public transport from front gate.
Medical: Emergency buttons in all units.
Entry Costs: From $190,000 to $260,000 depending on availability.
Recurrent charges: 20% of basic pension for married couples. 25% for singles.
Tenure: Loan and licence agreement.
Waiting list.
Ex Services Home Self Care Units
Ph: 02 6681 9009
Hackett Lane, Ballina 2478
Operator: Ex Services Home
Acommodation: 53 one and two bedroom self-care units.
Hostel and nursing home on site.
Alstonville Adventist Retirement Village
Ph: 02 6681 2477
77 Pearces Creek Road, Alstonville 2477
Operator: North NSW Conference of Seventh Day Adventist Church
Accommodation: 80 one, two and three bedroom self-care units.
Facilities: Activities room, library, outdoor BBQ area, billiards room.
Medical: 24 hour emergency button
Entry Costs: From $105,000 to $160,000
Recurrent Charges: From 20.5% of pension
AGED CARE ACCOMMODATION
Ex Services and Community Care Complex
Ph: 26 6686 2383
Bentinck Street, Ballina 2478
Crowley Village
St. Andrew's Village
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ballina Shire Council
Ph: 02 6686 4444
www.ballinacouncil.com.au