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Alvie vs Balintore

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balintore (972) sits above Alvie (968). Alvie skews owner-occupied (94%), Balintore runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

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Alvie and Balintore side by side

MeasureAlvieBalintore
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%64.0%
Renter occupied11.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1211
Average ICSEA968972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population14159
Median age4740
Climate
Annual rainfall603 mm616 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.2°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
Balintore edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 968). Alvie also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Alvie vs Balintore: common questions

Does Alvie or Balintore have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balintore scores 972 vs 968 in Alvie. 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.

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