Tarra Valley vs Balook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarra Valley (981) sits above Balook (970). Tarra Valley skews owner-occupied (90%), Balook runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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| Measure | Tarra Valley | Balook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 85 | 9 |
| Median age | 51 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1086 mm | 1229 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.2°C | 22.7°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
- Tarra Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 970). Balook also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tarra Valley vs Balook: common questions
Does Tarra Valley or Balook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarra Valley scores 981 vs 970 in Balook. 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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