Marne vs Ballidu
Ballidu scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marne (988) sits above Ballidu (952).
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Marne and Ballidu side by side
| Measure | Marne | Ballidu |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $275/wk | $145/wk |
| Unit rent | $234/wk | $145/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 10 | 58 |
| Median age | 23 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 288 mm | 320 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.4°C | 35.1°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
- Marne edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 952). Marne also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marne vs Ballidu: common questions
Does Marne or Ballidu have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marne scores 988 vs 952 in Ballidu. 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, Marne or Ballidu?
Ballidu scores 6/100 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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