Dulbelling vs Balkuling

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balkuling (951) sits above Dulbelling (941). Dulbelling skews owner-occupied (88%), Balkuling runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

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Dulbelling and Balkuling side by side

MeasureDulbellingBalkuling
Renting
House rent$130/wk$130/wk
Unit rent$1500/wk$111/wk
Owner occupied88.0%73.0%
Schools
Schools nearby46
Average ICSEA941951
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5221
Median age5164
Climate
Annual rainfall367 mm383 mm
Mean max, January33.8°C33.9°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 941). Dulbelling also has a higher family-household share (150% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dulbelling vs Balkuling: common questions

Does Dulbelling or Balkuling have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balkuling scores 951 vs 941 in Dulbelling. 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.