The size of Balkuling is approximately 82.3 square kilometres. The population of Balkuling in 2011 was 396 people. By 2016 the population was 18 showing a population decline of 95.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balkuling is 0-9 years. Households in Balkuling are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balkuling work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 79.2% of the homes in Balkuling were owner-occupied compared with 100% in 2016.