Ballard vs Northlands
Northlands scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northlands (1001) sits above Ballard (997).
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Ballard and Northlands side by side
| Measure | Ballard | Northlands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 72 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 167 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| 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
- Northlands edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 997).
Ballard vs Northlands: common questions
Does Ballard or Northlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northlands scores 1001 vs 997 in Ballard. 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 Northlands?
Northlands scores 72/100 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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