Balcolyn vs Eraring
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balcolyn (988) sits above Eraring (977). Eraring skews owner-occupied (92%), Balcolyn runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Balcolyn and Eraring side by side
| Measure | Balcolyn | Eraring |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | – |
| Median unit | $278,640 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 1,002 | 221 |
| Median age | 43 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1116 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.9°C | 28.5°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
- Balcolyn edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 977).
Balcolyn vs Eraring: common questions
Does Balcolyn or Eraring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balcolyn scores 988 vs 977 in Eraring. 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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