Balgowan vs Nalyappa
Balgowan scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nalyappa (929) sits above Balgowan (919). Nalyappa skews owner-occupied (109%), Balgowan runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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Balgowan and Nalyappa side by side
| Measure | Balgowan | Nalyappa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 109.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 929 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 92 | 18 |
| Median age | 60 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 366 mm | 362 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.0°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
- Nalyappa edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 919). Balgowan also has a higher family-household share (51% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balgowan vs Nalyappa: common questions
Does Balgowan or Nalyappa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nalyappa scores 929 vs 919 in Balgowan. 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, Balgowan or Nalyappa?
Balgowan scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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