Balnarring vs Bittern
Bittern (median $840,000) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Balnarring ($1,515,000).
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Balnarring and Bittern side by side
| Measure | Balnarring | Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,515,000 | $840,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $634,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 45 |
| Population | 2,371 | 4,276 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 838 mm | 771 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 24.3°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 scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bittern (1000) sits above Balnarring (995).
- For buyers
- Bittern is the lower entry point at $840,000 median, 45% 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
- Bittern edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 995).
Balnarring vs Bittern: common questions
Is Balnarring or Bittern cheaper to buy in?
Bittern has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 45% below Balnarring ($1,515,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Balnarring or Bittern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bittern scores 1000 vs 995 in Balnarring. 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 or Bittern?
Balnarring scores 16/100 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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