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Oakenden vs Balberra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balberra (952) sits above Oakenden (947).

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Oakenden and Balberra side by side

MeasureOakendenBalberra
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%83.0%
Renter occupied9.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1020
Average ICSEA947952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population424425
Median age3947
Climate
Annual rainfall1439 mm1470 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C31.1°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
Balberra edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 947). Oakenden also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Oakenden vs Balberra: common questions

Does Oakenden or Balberra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balberra scores 952 vs 947 in Oakenden. 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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