Balldale vs Lowesdale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowesdale (992) sits above Balldale (990). Balldale skews owner-occupied (78%), Lowesdale runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Balldale and Lowesdale side by side
| Measure | Balldale | Lowesdale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 occupied | 78.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 168 | 100 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 515 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.7°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
- Lowesdale edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 990). Lowesdale also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balldale vs Lowesdale: common questions
Does Balldale or Lowesdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowesdale scores 992 vs 990 in Balldale. 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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