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

MeasureBalaklavaHalbury
Renting
House rent$462/wk$460/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$220/wk
Owner occupied69.0%81.0%
Renter occupied26.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA961972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score305
Population2,083211
Median age4643
Climate
Annual rainfall351 mm396 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.3°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.