Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ballyroe vs Arkstone.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Arkstone edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arkstone (940) sits above Ballyroe (932).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Arkstone edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 932).

Common questionsBallyroe vs Arkstone

Common questions

Does Ballyroe or Arkstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arkstone scores 940 vs 932 in Ballyroe. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ballyroe
Metric
Arkstone

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$272/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
67.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
24
54
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
5
932
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).