Ballina District Hospital

Overview

Ballina District Hospital is a healthcare facility serving the coastal township of Ballina and surrounding communities on the Far North Coast of NSW. With approximately 50 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, maternity, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Operating under Northern NSW Local Health District, the facility serves a population of approximately 45,000 people in this popular coastal region. Ballina District Hospital features specialised services in aged care and rehabilitation, reflecting the significant retiree population in the area. The hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Lismore and further afield through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Ballina District Hospital plays a vital role in this growing coastal community, which experiences significant seasonal population variations due to tourism.