Demographics
In the 2006 Census of Population and Housing, there were 38,461 usual residents living in Ballina Shire. Of this count, 18,463 (or 49%) were males and 19,998 (or 52%) were females. By age, 19% of the population was under 15 years old, 62% were between 15 and 65, and 20% were over 65 years old. Most people living in Ballina Shire were born in Australia (85%). The median age was 43 years.
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