Balnarring Beach vs Shoreham
Shoreham (median $1,637,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Balnarring Beach ($1,680,000).
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Balnarring Beach and Shoreham side by side
| Measure | Balnarring Beach | Shoreham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,680,000 | $1,637,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 471 | 679 |
| Median age | 58 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 845 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.5°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
Balnarring Beach scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shoreham (1062) sits above Balnarring Beach (1024).
- For buyers
- Shoreham is the lower entry point at $1,637,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Shoreham edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1024).
Balnarring Beach vs Shoreham: common questions
Is Balnarring Beach or Shoreham cheaper to buy in?
Shoreham has the lower median house price at $1,637,500, roughly 3% below Balnarring Beach ($1,680,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Balnarring Beach or Shoreham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shoreham scores 1062 vs 1024 in Balnarring Beach. 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, Balnarring Beach or Shoreham?
Balnarring Beach scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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