Bittern vs Balnarring Beach
Bittern (median $840,000) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Balnarring Beach ($1,680,000).
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Bittern and Balnarring Beach side by side
| Measure | Bittern | Balnarring Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $840,000 | $1,680,000 |
| Median unit | $634,500 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 5 |
| Population | 4,276 | 471 |
| Median age | 46 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 771 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.0°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
Balnarring Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balnarring Beach (1024) sits above Bittern (1000).
- For buyers
- Bittern is the lower entry point at $840,000 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Balnarring Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1000).
Bittern vs Balnarring Beach: common questions
Is Bittern or Balnarring Beach cheaper to buy in?
Bittern has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 50% below Balnarring Beach ($1,680,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bittern or Balnarring Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balnarring Beach scores 1024 vs 1000 in Bittern. 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, Bittern or Balnarring Beach?
Balnarring Beach scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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