Ball Bay vs Seaforth
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ball Bay (970) sits above Seaforth (962).
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Ball Bay and Seaforth side by side
| Measure | Ball Bay | Seaforth |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 384 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1611 mm | 1729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.9°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
- Ball Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 962).
Ball Bay vs Seaforth: common questions
Does Ball Bay or Seaforth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ball Bay scores 970 vs 962 in Seaforth. 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.
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