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Ballard vs Blue Mountain Heights

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ballard (997) sits above Blue Mountain Heights (972).

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Ballard and Blue Mountain Heights side by side

MeasureBallardBlue Mountain Heights
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%92.0%
Renter occupied8.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA997972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score15–
Population167988
Median age3747
Climate
Annual rainfall807 mm807 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.2°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
Ballard edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 972).

Ballard vs Blue Mountain Heights: common questions

Does Ballard or Blue Mountain Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ballard scores 997 vs 972 in Blue Mountain Heights. 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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