Balook vs Madalya

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balook (970) sits above Madalya (965). Madalya skews owner-occupied (71%), Balook runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Balook and Madalya side by side

MeasureBalookMadalya
Renting
Owner occupied50.0%71.0%
Schools
Schools nearby96
Average ICSEA970965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population921
Median age5959
Climate
Annual rainfall1229 mm1170 mm
Mean max, January22.7°C23.3°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

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 21%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Balook vs Madalya: common questions

Does Balook or Madalya have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balook scores 970 vs 965 in Madalya. 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.