Balkuling vs Kauring
Kauring scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balkuling (951) sits above Kauring (943). Kauring skews owner-occupied (83%), Balkuling runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Balkuling and Kauring side by side
| Measure | Balkuling | Kauring |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $130/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $111/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 83.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 72 |
| Median age | 64 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 383 mm | 360 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 34.3°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
- Balkuling edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 943). Balkuling also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 37%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balkuling vs Kauring: common questions
Does Balkuling or Kauring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balkuling scores 951 vs 943 in Kauring. 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, Balkuling or Kauring?
Kauring 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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