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Alpine vs Balaclava

The verdict

Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $2.58M in Alpine. Alpine rates higher for education (58 vs 52). Balaclava rates higher for liveability (29 vs 22). Alpine is closer to the coast (33.4 km vs 37.3 km).

Scores

AlpineBalaclava
AlpineBalaclava
Overall3738
Transport3535
Education5852
Liveability2229

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AlpineBalaclava
Population141574
Median age4940
Median household income (wk)$2,291$2,023
Bachelor degree or higher43.7%29.5%
Born in Australia83.0%81.5%
Avg household size2.82.9

Growth: Alpine High Growth · Balaclava High Growth

Property

AlpineBalaclava
Median house price$2.58M$1.02M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$745$745
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available54

Median price history

Safety

AlpineBalaclava
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,4181,394

Total incidents over time

Schools

AlpineBalaclava
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Alpine · Balaclava

Transport

AlpineBalaclava
Transport score3535
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)223238
Nearest train station (km)4.2 km3.5 km

Liveability

AlpineBalaclava
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)33.4 km37.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)85.7 km91.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.4 km7.4 km

Population & growth

AlpineBalaclava
Population (2021)141574
Estimated 2025145600
Projected 2041203761
Annual growth rate0.70%1.11%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Alpine or Balaclava?

Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $2.58M.

Which has better public transport, Alpine or Balaclava?

Alpine and Balaclava have similar transport scores.

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