Balcatta vs Hamersley
Hamersley scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balcatta (1037) sits above Hamersley (1012). Hamersley skews owner-occupied (83%), Balcatta runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Balcatta and Hamersley side by side
| Measure | Balcatta | Hamersley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,813 | 5,209 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Balcatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1012). Hamersley also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balcatta vs Hamersley: common questions
Does Balcatta or Hamersley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balcatta scores 1037 vs 1012 in Hamersley. 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, Balcatta or Hamersley?
Hamersley scores 100/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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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