Balaclava vs Aylmerton
Aylmerton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), 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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Balaclava and Aylmerton side by side
| Measure | Balaclava | Aylmerton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 76.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 15 |
| Population | 574 | 195 |
| Median age | 40 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 852 mm | 828 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.1°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).
Balaclava vs Aylmerton: common questions
Does Balaclava or Aylmerton 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, Balaclava or Aylmerton?
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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