Ballandean vs Lyra
Ballandean scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ballandean (936) sits above Lyra (921). Ballandean skews owner-occupied (82%), Lyra runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Ballandean and Lyra side by side
| Measure | Ballandean | Lyra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 316 | 35 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 686 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.5°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
- Ballandean edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 921). Ballandean also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 39%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ballandean vs Lyra: common questions
Does Ballandean or Lyra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ballandean scores 936 vs 921 in Lyra. 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, Ballandean or Lyra?
Ballandean scores 10/100 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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