Coreen vs Balldale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balldale (990) sits above Coreen (981). Balldale skews owner-occupied (78%), Coreen runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Coreen and Balldale side by side
| Measure | Coreen | Balldale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $100,000 |
| Median unit | – | $188,640 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $465/wk | $465/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 122 | 168 |
| Median age | 34 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 515 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.7°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
- Balldale edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 981). Coreen also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Coreen vs Balldale: common questions
Does Coreen or Balldale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balldale scores 990 vs 981 in Coreen. 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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