Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ballan vs Ingliston.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ballan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ballan (1024) sits above Ingliston (1015).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Ballan edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1015).

Common questionsBallan vs Ingliston

Common questions

Does Ballan or Ingliston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ballan scores 1024 vs 1015 in Ingliston. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ballan
Metric
Ingliston

Price & Market

$568,500
Median house
$428,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
50
Bike score
0
3,392
Population
96
43
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
14
1024
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).