Balaklava vs Halbury
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Halbury (972) sits above Balaklava (961). Halbury skews owner-occupied (81%), Balaklava runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Balaklava and Halbury side by side
| Measure | Balaklava | Halbury |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 5 |
| Population | 2,083 | 211 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 351 mm | 396 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.3°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
- Halbury edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 961).
Balaklava vs Halbury: common questions
Does Balaklava or Halbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Halbury scores 972 vs 961 in Balaklava. 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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