Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rowsley vs Balliang East.

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

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).

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

Rowsley edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1004).

Common questionsRowsley 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rowsley
Metric
Balliang East

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$375/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
97.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
231
Population
199
41
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
20
1007
Avg ICSEA
1004

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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