Balook vs Callignee South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balook (970) sits above Callignee South (965). Callignee South skews owner-occupied (100%), Balook runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Balook and Callignee South side by side
| Measure | Balook | Callignee South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 9 | 10 |
| Median age | 59 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1229 mm | 1126 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.7°C | 22.5°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
- 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
- Balook edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 965). Balook also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Balook vs Callignee South: common questions
Does Balook or Callignee South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balook scores 970 vs 965 in Callignee South. 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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