Talbot vs Balladong
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Talbot (928) sits above Balladong (908). Balladong skews owner-occupied (84%), Talbot runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Talbot and Balladong side by side
| Measure | Talbot | Balladong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 908 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 114 | 93 |
| Median age | 58 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 475 mm | 428 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.4°C | 33.8°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
- Talbot edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 908).
Talbot vs Balladong: common questions
Does Talbot or Balladong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Talbot scores 928 vs 908 in Balladong. 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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