Ballina: landline numbers and carriers
Ballina is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 41 number blocks for it with about 91,000 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Ballina area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Ballina
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 59.3% of allocated numbers — with 17 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 9 | 54,000 | 59.3% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 7,000 | 7.7% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 7,000 | 7.7% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 4.4% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 3.3% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.2% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 2.2% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 2.2% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
Number blocks registered for Ballina
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0256019000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256024000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256025000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256096000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0256115000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256130000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256152000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0256200000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0256226000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256272000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256301000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256318000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256329000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256348000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0256382000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256420000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0256461000… | 2,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0256474000… | 3,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 41 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Ballina
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.