Balingup vs Grimwade
Balingup scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balingup (985) sits above Grimwade (971).
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Balingup and Grimwade side by side
| Measure | Balingup | Grimwade |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $255/wk | $255/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $217/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 565 | 655 |
| Median age | 58 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
- Balingup edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 971).
Balingup vs Grimwade: common questions
Does Balingup or Grimwade have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balingup scores 985 vs 971 in Grimwade. 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, Balingup or Grimwade?
Balingup scores 24/100 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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