Alberta vs Baralaba
Baralaba scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alberta (888) sits above Baralaba (730). Alberta skews owner-occupied (118%), Baralaba runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Alberta and Baralaba side by side
| Measure | Alberta | Baralaba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 118.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 888 | 730 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 36 | 324 |
| Median age | 53 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 624 mm | 643 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.8°C | 34.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Alberta edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 730). Alberta also has a higher family-household share (118% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alberta vs Baralaba: common questions
Does Alberta or Baralaba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alberta scores 888 vs 730 in Baralaba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Alberta or Baralaba?
Baralaba scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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