Balga vs Warwick
Warwick scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warwick (1013) sits above Balga (972). Warwick skews owner-occupied (78%), Balga runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
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Balga and Warwick side by side
| Measure | Balga | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,864 | 3,858 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 741 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°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
- Warwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 972). Warwick also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balga vs Warwick: common questions
Does Balga or Warwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warwick scores 1013 vs 972 in Balga. 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, Balga or Warwick?
Warwick scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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