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Hopefield vs Balldale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balldale (990) sits above Hopefield (985). Balldale skews owner-occupied (78%), Hopefield runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

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Hopefield and Balldale side by side

MeasureHopefieldBalldale
Price and market
Median house–$100,000
Median unit–$188,640
Renting
House rent$465/wk$465/wk
Unit rent$305/wk$305/wk
Owner occupied61.0%78.0%
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1020
Average ICSEA985990
Lifestyle and people
Population95168
Median age3847
Climate
Annual rainfall518 mm515 mm
Mean max, January32.7°C32.7°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
Balldale edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 985).

Hopefield vs Balldale: common questions

Does Hopefield or Balldale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balldale scores 990 vs 985 in Hopefield. 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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