Callignee South vs Balook

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balook (970) sits above Callignee South (965). Callignee South skews owner-occupied (100%), Balook runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Callignee South and Balook side by side

MeasureCallignee SouthBalook
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%50.0%
Schools
Schools nearby79
Average ICSEA965970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population109
Median age5859
Climate
Annual rainfall1126 mm1229 mm
Mean max, January22.5°C22.7°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
Balook edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 965). Balook also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Callignee South vs Balook: common questions

Does Callignee South or Balook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balook scores 970 vs 965 in Callignee 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.