Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balmoral vs Bargo.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balmoral (963) sits above Bargo (962).

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

Balmoral edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 962).

Common questionsBalmoral vs Bargo

Common questions

Does Balmoral or Bargo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balmoral scores 963 vs 962 in Bargo. 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

Balmoral
Metric
Bargo

Price & Market

Median house
$1,022,500
Median unit
$343,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+2.0%
Days on market
45 days

Rental

$415/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$415/wk
$353/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
13,174
Population
4,516
36
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
5
963
Avg ICSEA
962

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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