Fishing Point vs Balmoral.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $802,500. Fishing Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Balmoral (median $802,500) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Fishing Point ($1,150,000). Over the past year, Fishing Point (+11.7%) ran 15.6 percentage points ahead of Balmoral (-3.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fishing Point (989) sits above Balmoral (986).
For buyers
Balmoral is the lower entry point at $802,500 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Balmoral delivers the better gross yield (4.28% vs 2.98%), but Fishing Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Fishing Point edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 986).
Common questions
Is Fishing Point or Balmoral cheaper to buy in?
Balmoral has the lower median house price at $802,500, roughly 43% below Fishing Point ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fishing Point or Balmoral?
Over the past 12 months, Fishing Point grew +11.7% vs -3.9% in Balmoral, a gap of 15.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Fishing Point or Balmoral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fishing Point scores 989 vs 986 in Balmoral. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Fishing Point or Balmoral?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.28% in Balmoral vs 2.98% in Fishing Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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