Balmattum vs Boho
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boho (996) sits above Balmattum (979). Balmattum skews owner-occupied (96%), Boho runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Balmattum and Boho side by side
| Measure | Balmattum | Boho |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 135 | 88 |
| Median age | 51 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 616 mm | 874 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 28.9°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
- Boho edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 979).
Balmattum vs Boho: common questions
Does Balmattum or Boho have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boho scores 996 vs 979 in Balmattum. 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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