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Balldale vs Hopefield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balldale (990) sits above Hopefield (985). Balldale skews owner-occupied (78%), Hopefield runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

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Balldale and Hopefield side by side

MeasureBalldaleHopefield
Price and market
Median house$100,000–
Median unit$188,640–
Renting
House rent$465/wk$465/wk
Unit rent$305/wk$305/wk
Owner occupied78.0%61.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2010
Average ICSEA990985
Lifestyle and people
Population16895
Median age4738
Climate
Annual rainfall515 mm518 mm
Mean max, January32.7°C32.7°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
Balldale edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 985).

Balldale vs Hopefield: common questions

Does Balldale or Hopefield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balldale scores 990 vs 985 in Hopefield. 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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