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Balfours Peak Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Balfours Peak Compares
Balfours Peak vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Balfours Peak | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,012 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $225 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $500 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Balfours Peak is a locality 491 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2403. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Gwydir.
According to the 2021 Census, Balfours Peak has a population of 45 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,012, below the NSW average.
Housing in Balfours Peak includes a median weekly rent of $225, median monthly mortgage repayment of $500, with 11 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Balfours Peak scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Balfours Peak is part of the Inverell - Tenterfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Balfours Peak Details
| Postcode | 2403 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 45 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,012/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $675/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 170.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -29.4637 |
| Longitude | 150.784 |
| Distance from Sydney | 491 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Inverell - Tenterfield |
| Local Government | Gwydir |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 8 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (28.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 15 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (11.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (50.0%) |
Suburbs Near Balfours Peak
Same Postcode (2403)
More Balfours Peak Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.