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Balook vs Tarra Valley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarra Valley (981) sits above Balook (970). Tarra Valley skews owner-occupied (90%), Balook runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Balook and Tarra Valley side by side

MeasureBalookTarra Valley
Renting
Owner occupied50.0%90.0%
Schools
Schools nearby95
Average ICSEA970981
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population985
Median age5951
Climate
Annual rainfall1229 mm1086 mm
Mean max, January22.7°C23.2°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
Tarra Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 970). Balook also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Balook vs Tarra Valley: common questions

Does Balook or Tarra Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarra Valley scores 981 vs 970 in Balook. 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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