Aylmerton vs Balaclava
Aylmerton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balaclava (1037) sits above Aylmerton (1026). Aylmerton skews owner-occupied (88%), Balaclava runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Aylmerton and Balaclava side by side
| Measure | Aylmerton | Balaclava |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,001,250 |
| Median unit | – | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +15.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1026 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 195 | 574 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 828 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.9°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
- Balaclava edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1026).
Aylmerton vs Balaclava: common questions
Does Aylmerton or Balaclava have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balaclava scores 1037 vs 1026 in Aylmerton. 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, Aylmerton or Balaclava?
Aylmerton scores 4/100 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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