Rowsley vs Balliang East
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowsley (1007) sits above Balliang East (1004). Rowsley skews owner-occupied (97%), Balliang East runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Rowsley and Balliang East side by side
| Measure | Rowsley | Balliang East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 231 | 199 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 484 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.4°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
- Rowsley edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1004).
Rowsley vs Balliang East: common questions
Does Rowsley or Balliang East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowsley scores 1007 vs 1004 in Balliang East. 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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