Ballard vs Harlaxton
Harlaxton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ballard (997) sits above Harlaxton (984). Ballard skews owner-occupied (94%), Harlaxton runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
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Ballard and Harlaxton side by side
| Measure | Ballard | Harlaxton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $280/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 167 | 2,824 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 807 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.8°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 984). Ballard also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ballard vs Harlaxton: common questions
Does Ballard or Harlaxton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ballard scores 997 vs 984 in Harlaxton. 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, Ballard or Harlaxton?
Harlaxton scores 6/100 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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