Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balgowan vs Brymaroo.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balgowan (942) sits above Brymaroo (929).

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

Balgowan edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 929).

Common questionsBalgowan vs Brymaroo

Common questions

Does Balgowan or Brymaroo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balgowan scores 942 vs 929 in Brymaroo. 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

Balgowan
Metric
Brymaroo

Price & Market

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

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
72.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5,823
Population
128
41
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
942
Avg ICSEA
929

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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