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Dunnrock vs Balberra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunnrock (960) sits above Balberra (952).

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Dunnrock and Balberra side by side

MeasureDunnrockBalberra
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%83.0%
Renter occupied11.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA960952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population58425
Median age5447
Climate
Annual rainfall1456 mm1470 mm
Mean max, January31.0°C31.1°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
Dunnrock edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 952). Balberra also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dunnrock vs Balberra: common questions

Does Dunnrock or Balberra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunnrock scores 960 vs 952 in Balberra. 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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