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Balladong vs Talbot

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Talbot (928) sits above Balladong (908). Balladong skews owner-occupied (84%), Talbot runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

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Balladong and Talbot side by side

MeasureBalladongTalbot
Renting
House rent$260/wk$260/wk
Unit rent$250/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied84.0%70.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby107
Average ICSEA908928
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population93114
Median age5358
Climate
Annual rainfall428 mm475 mm
Mean max, January33.8°C33.4°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
Talbot edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 908).

Balladong vs Talbot: common questions

Does Balladong or Talbot have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Talbot scores 928 vs 908 in Balladong. 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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