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Bowmans vs Balaklava

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balaklava (961) sits above Bowmans (952).

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Bowmans and Balaklava side by side

MeasureBowmansBalaklava
Renting
House rent–$462/wk
Unit rent–$350/wk
Owner occupied74.0%69.0%
Renter occupied37.0%26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby43
Average ICSEA952961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score030
Population562,083
Median age5246
Climate
Annual rainfall335 mm351 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.2°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
Balaklava edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 952). Bowmans also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bowmans vs Balaklava: common questions

Does Bowmans or Balaklava have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balaklava scores 961 vs 952 in Bowmans. 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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