Bunding vs Ballan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunding (1026) sits above Ballan (1024).

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Bunding and Ballan side by side

MeasureBundingBallan
Price and market
Median house–$568,500
Median unit–$428,000
Renting
Owner occupied77.0%80.0%
Renter occupied12.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby912
Average ICSEA10261024
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score050
Population613,392
Median age5643
Climate
Annual rainfall767 mm679 mm
Mean max, January25.1°C25.1°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
Bunding edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1024). Bunding also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bunding vs Ballan: common questions

Does Bunding or Ballan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunding scores 1026 vs 1024 in Ballan. 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.