Doodenanning vs Balkuling
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balkuling (951) sits above Doodenanning (945). Doodenanning skews owner-occupied (85%), Balkuling runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Doodenanning and Balkuling side by side
| Measure | Doodenanning | Balkuling |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $130/wk | $130/wk |
| Unit rent | $111/wk | $111/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 73.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 21 |
| Median age | 42 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 357 mm | 383 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.2°C | 33.9°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
- 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
- Balkuling edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 945). Balkuling also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doodenanning vs Balkuling: common questions
Does Doodenanning or Balkuling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balkuling scores 951 vs 945 in Doodenanning. 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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