Ballina Shire

This article is about the local government area. For the town in the shire, see Ballina, New South Wales.

Ballina Shire
Local government area
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 28°50′S 153°32′E / 28.833°S 153.533°E / -28.833; 153.533
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionNorthern Rivers
Established1 January 1977 (1977-01-01)
Council seatBallina
Government
 • MayorSharon Cadwallader
 • State electorate
 • Federal divisions
Area
 • Total
485 km2 (187 sq mi)
Population
 • Total46,850 (2022)
 • Density96.60/km2 (250.19/sq mi)
WebsiteBallina Shire
LGAs around Ballina Shire
Lismore Byron Tasman Sea
Lismore Ballina Shire Tasman Sea
Richmond Valley Richmond Valley Tasman Sea

Ballina Shire is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was formed on 1 January 1977 by the amalgamation of the Municipality of Ballina and Tintenbar Shire. The Shire is located adjacent to the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Highway. The council seat is located in the town of Ballina. The population of the Ballina Shire area was 46,850 in 2022.

The mayor of Ballina Shire Council is Sharon Cadwallader.

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