Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balgal Beach vs Toomulla.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toomulla (933) sits above Balgal Beach (899).

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

Toomulla edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 899).

Common questionsBalgal Beach vs Toomulla

Common questions

Does Balgal Beach or Toomulla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toomulla scores 933 vs 899 in Balgal Beach. 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

Balgal Beach
Metric
Toomulla

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$273/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
998
Population
193
58
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
20
899
Avg ICSEA
933

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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