Side by sideSuburb comparison

Muldu vs Balgowan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Balgowan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balgowan (942) sits above Muldu (931).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Balgowan edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 931).

Common questionsMuldu vs Balgowan

Common questions

Does Muldu or Balgowan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balgowan scores 942 vs 931 in Muldu. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Muldu
Metric
Balgowan

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$265/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5,823
Population
5,823
23
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
5
931
Avg ICSEA
942

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).