Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balcolyn vs Myuna Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Balcolyn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balcolyn (988) sits above Myuna Bay (976).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 976).

Common questionsBalcolyn vs Myuna Bay

Common questions

Does Balcolyn or Myuna Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balcolyn scores 988 vs 976 in Myuna Bay. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Balcolyn
Metric
Myuna Bay

Price & Market

$880,000
Median house
$278,640
Median unit
+12.5%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$695/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$695/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
77.0%
Owner occupied
23.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
0
1,002
Population
43
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).