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Balberra vs Chelona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelona (963) sits above Balberra (952). Chelona skews owner-occupied (94%), Balberra runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

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Balberra and Chelona side by side

MeasureBalberraChelona
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%94.0%
Renter occupied13.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA952963
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population425120
Median age4737
Climate
Annual rainfall1470 mm1456 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.0°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
Chelona edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 952).

Balberra vs Chelona: common questions

Does Balberra or Chelona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelona scores 963 vs 952 in Balberra. 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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