Balfours Peak vs Warialda
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warialda (897) sits above Balfours Peak (887). Warialda skews owner-occupied (72%), Balfours Peak runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Balfours Peak and Warialda side by side
| Measure | Balfours Peak | Warialda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $320,000 |
| Median unit | – | $158,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +6.7% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 1,480 |
| Median age | 43 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 681 mm | 680 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 33.1°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
- Warialda edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 887). Balfours Peak also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balfours Peak vs Warialda: common questions
Does Balfours Peak or Warialda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warialda scores 897 vs 887 in Balfours Peak. 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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