Ballaying vs Nippering
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nippering (984) sits above Ballaying (931). Nippering skews owner-occupied (160%), Ballaying runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Ballaying and Nippering side by side
| Measure | Ballaying | Nippering |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $153/wk | $128/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 160.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 33 | 21 |
| Median age | 53 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 356 mm | 360 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Nippering edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 931). Nippering also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ballaying vs Nippering: common questions
Does Ballaying or Nippering have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nippering scores 984 vs 931 in Ballaying. 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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