Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balook vs Mount Tassie.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Balook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balook (970) sits above Mount Tassie (969).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 969).

Common questionsBalook vs Mount Tassie

Common questions

Does Balook or Mount Tassie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balook scores 970 vs 969 in Mount Tassie. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Balook
Metric
Mount Tassie

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$236/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$277/wk
$201/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$235/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
9
Population
31,179
59
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
7
970
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).