Balmoral vs Hamilton Central
Balmoral scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton Central (1114) sits above Balmoral (1112).
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Balmoral and Hamilton Central side by side
| Measure | Balmoral | Hamilton Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,880,000 | – |
| Median unit | $710,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1114 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
- Hamilton Central edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1112).
Balmoral vs Hamilton Central: common questions
Does Balmoral or Hamilton Central have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton Central scores 1114 vs 1112 in Balmoral. 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.
Which is more walkable, Balmoral or Hamilton Central?
Balmoral scores 100/100 on walkability vs 40/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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