Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ballan vs Myrniong.

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 Myrniong (1011). Myrniong skews owner-occupied (92%), Ballan runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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 1011). Myrniong also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBallan vs Myrniong

Common questions

Does Ballan or Myrniong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ballan scores 1024 vs 1011 in Myrniong. 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
Myrniong

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)
$360/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$355/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
50
Bike score
0
3,392
Population
387
43
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
12
1024
Avg ICSEA
1011

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).