Balwyn North vs Bulleen South
Balwyn North scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balwyn North (1131) sits above Bulleen South (1125).
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Balwyn North and Bulleen South side by side
| Measure | Balwyn North | Bulleen South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,100,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,042,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1125 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 82 | 8 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 21,302 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 27.4°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
- Balwyn North edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1125).
Balwyn North vs Bulleen South: common questions
Does Balwyn North or Bulleen South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balwyn North scores 1131 vs 1125 in Bulleen 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.
Which is more walkable, Balwyn North or Bulleen South?
Balwyn North scores 82/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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