Somers vs Balnarring
Somers (median $1,387,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Balnarring ($1,515,000).
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Somers and Balnarring side by side
| Measure | Somers | Balnarring |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,387,500 | $1,515,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 5 |
| Population | 1,857 | 2,371 |
| Median age | 53 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 23.9°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
Balnarring scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balnarring (995) sits above Somers (989).
- For buyers
- Somers is the lower entry point at $1,387,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Balnarring edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 989).
Somers vs Balnarring: common questions
Is Somers or Balnarring cheaper to buy in?
Somers has the lower median house price at $1,387,500, roughly 8% below Balnarring ($1,515,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Somers or Balnarring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balnarring scores 995 vs 989 in Somers. 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, Somers or Balnarring?
Balnarring scores 16/100 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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