Kauring vs Balkuling
Kauring scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balkuling (951) sits above Kauring (943). Kauring skews owner-occupied (83%), Balkuling runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Kauring and Balkuling side by side
| Measure | Kauring | Balkuling |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $130/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $111/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 73.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 72 | 21 |
| Median age | 53 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 360 mm | 383 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.3°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 943). Balkuling also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 37%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kauring vs Balkuling: common questions
Does Kauring or Balkuling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balkuling scores 951 vs 943 in Kauring. 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 is more walkable, Kauring or Balkuling?
Kauring scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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