Wilston vs Ballymore
Wilston scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ballymore (1136) sits above Wilston (1126).
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Wilston and Ballymore side by side
| Measure | Wilston | Ballymore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,875,000 | – |
| Median unit | $530,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $620/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1136 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 92 | 54 |
| Transit score | 20 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,110 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1104 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- Ballymore edges out on average school ICSEA (1136 vs 1126).
Wilston vs Ballymore: common questions
Does Wilston or Ballymore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ballymore scores 1136 vs 1126 in Wilston. 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, Wilston or Ballymore?
Wilston scores 92/100 on walkability vs 54/100. 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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