Talbingo vs Batlow
Batlow (median $343,796) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Talbingo ($400,000). Over the past year, Batlow (+7.4%) ran 6.1 percentage points ahead of Talbingo (+1.3%) on house-price growth.
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Talbingo and Batlow side by side
| Measure | Talbingo | Batlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $400,000 | $343,796 |
| Median unit | $219,600 | $137,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.3% | +7.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $355/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 40 |
| Population | 224 | 1,270 |
| Median age | 61 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1035 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 28.5°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
Batlow scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Batlow skews owner-occupied (76%), Talbingo runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Batlow is the lower entry point at $343,796 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Batlow has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Talbingo vs Batlow: common questions
Is Talbingo or Batlow cheaper to buy in?
Batlow has the lower median house price at $343,796, roughly 14% below Talbingo ($400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Talbingo or Batlow?
Over the past 12 months, Batlow grew +7.4% vs +1.3% in Talbingo, a gap of 6.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Talbingo or Batlow?
Batlow scores 24/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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