Crib Point vs Balnarring
Crib Point (median $835,000) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Balnarring ($1,515,000).
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Crib Point and Balnarring side by side
| Measure | Crib Point | Balnarring |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $1,515,000 |
| Median unit | $590,000 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 5 |
| Population | 3,343 | 2,371 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 23.9°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 scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balnarring (995) sits above Crib Point (989).
- For buyers
- Crib Point is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 45% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 989).
Crib Point vs Balnarring: common questions
Is Crib Point or Balnarring cheaper to buy in?
Crib Point has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 45% below Balnarring ($1,515,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Crib Point or Balnarring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balnarring scores 995 vs 989 in Crib Point. 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, Crib Point or Balnarring?
Balnarring scores 16/100 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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