Ballina Shire is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.3 per cent of the population, which was higher than the national (2.9%) and state averages (2.8%).

When compared with total population growth of Australia for the same periods, being 5.78 per cent and 8.32 per cent respectively, population growth in the Ballina local government area was significantly lower than the national average.

The median weekly income for residents within the Ballina Shire area was significantly lower than the national average.

[6] Ballina Shire Council is composed of ten councillors, including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term of office.