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 42 number blocks for it with about 92,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0256… and 0266… dialling prefixes. That makes Ballina the 39th largest of 576 numbering areas under 02 by block count, with 0.22% of the area code's allocated numbers. 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 16/10/2026
Where Ballina is
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Council area
- Ballina
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 02 56xx xxxx; from overseas +61 2 56xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Lismore (NSW) (27 km), Mullumbimby (32 km), Woodburn (37 km), Nimbin (42 km), Casino (52 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Ballina was numbered
The oldest block in Ballina was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 1 October 2026 to TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 9 of 42 — date from 2020–2024, but allocations here span 35 years. 31 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 3 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 7 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED and IVOX PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 5 |
| 1995–1999 | 1 |
| 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 2005–2009 | 7 |
| 2010–2014 | 5 |
| 2015–2019 | 7 |
| 2020–2024 | 9 |
| 2025–2029 | 5 |
The carriers in Ballina
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 58.7% of allocated numbers across 9 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 7.6%, and 17 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD received the newest, on 01/10/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (3), SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 9 | 54,000 | 58.7% | 30/06/1991 | 02/03/2020 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 7,000 | 7.6% | 09/01/2006 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 7,000 | 7.6% | 14/06/2005 | 21/11/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 4.3% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 3.3% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.2% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 2.2% | 24/12/2012 | 27/09/2024 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 2.2% | 08/10/2007 | 08/10/2007 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 03/04/2007 | 03/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 01/10/2026 | 01/10/2026 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
Number blocks registered for Ballina
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 42 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0256019000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 09/01/2006 | 12/07/2013 |
| 0256024000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0256025000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0256096000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 03/04/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0256115000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/04/2007 | — |
| 0256130000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/11/2007 | — |
| 0256152000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 08/10/2007 | — |
| 0256200000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0256226000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0256272000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 23/06/2014 |
| 0256301000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 25/07/2012 | — |
| 0256318000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0256329000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0256348000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0256382000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0256420000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0256461000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 02/12/2016 | — |
| 0256474000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 21/11/2017 | — |
| 0256478000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0256485000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0256634000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0256660000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 03/08/2018 | — |
| 0256673000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 02/03/2020 | — |
| 0256713000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0256755000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0256789000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0256823000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0256857000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0256891000… | 1,000 | = | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 01/10/2026 | — |
| 0266003000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0266109000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 10/02/2022 | — |
| 0266119000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 27/09/2024 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0266173000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0266180000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 26/08/1999 | — |
| 0266205000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266268000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/05/1994 | — |
| 0266759000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 25/05/2005 | — |
| 0266810000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266834000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266860000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266941000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0266984000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/06/2005 | — |
Numbering areas next to Ballina in the register
Immediately below and above Ballina's blocks in the 0256… and 0266… prefixes sit Wooli, Ettrick, Kyogle, Urbenville, Wiangaree, Woodenbong, Nimbin, Woodburn, Murwillumbah, Tyalgum, Bonalbo and Casino.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooli | 0256013000… | 30 | 20 |
| Ettrick | 0256014000… | 27 | 17 |
| Kyogle | 0256015000… | 30 | 17 |
| Urbenville | 0256016000… | 30 | 18 |
| Wiangaree | 0256017000… | 28 | 18 |
| Woodenbong | 0256018000… | 30 | 20 |
| Nimbin | 0256020000… | 30 | 20 |
| Woodburn | 0256021000… | 31 | 19 |
| Murwillumbah | 0256022000… | 38 | 20 |
| Tyalgum | 0256023000… | 29 | 19 |
| Bonalbo | 0256028000… | 27 | 17 |
| Casino | 0256030000… | 36 | 18 |
Had a call from a Ballina number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the NSW Police Force. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Ballina numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Ballina numbering area?
Ballina is in New South Wales, in the Ballina council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Lismore (NSW) (27 km), Mullumbimby (32 km) and Woodburn (37 km).
What area code does Ballina use?
Ballina numbers use area code 02. Its register blocks start with 02 56 and 02 66. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 2 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Ballina in?
Ballina is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Ballina phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Ballina. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (58.7%), Symbio Networks (7.6%) and Optus Networks (7.6%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Ballina numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Ballina was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 1 October 2026, to Twilio Australia.
How do I report a scam call from a Ballina number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the NSW Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Ballina
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.