Balhannah vs Mount George
Balhannah scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount George (1077) sits above Balhannah (1057). Mount George skews owner-occupied (94%), Balhannah runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Balhannah and Mount George side by side
| Measure | Balhannah | Mount George |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,015,000 | – |
| Median unit | $260,640 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $335/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 1,756 | 276 |
| Median age | 44 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 763 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 26.5°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
- Mount George edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1057).
Balhannah vs Mount George: common questions
Does Balhannah or Mount George have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount George scores 1077 vs 1057 in Balhannah. 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, Balhannah or Mount George?
Balhannah scores 36/100 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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