Awaba vs Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)
The verdict
Awaba is more affordable, with a median house price of $660K versus $833K in Balmoral (Lake Macquarie). Awaba rates higher for transport (84 vs 42). Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) rates higher for liveability (51 vs 27). Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 11.9 km).
Scores
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 46 |
| Transport | 84 | 42 |
| Education | 41 | 46 |
| Liveability | 27 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 430 | 730 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.8% | 28.1% |
| Born in Australia | 91.9% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Awaba Moderate Growth · Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) Stable
Property
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $660K | $833K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 14 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 233 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 698 | 137 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,419 | 2,192 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Awaba · Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)
Transport
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 42 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 172 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 99.6 km | 98.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Awaba | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 430 | 730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 434 | 749 |
| Projected 2041 | 495 | 790 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Awaba or Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?
Awaba is more affordable, with a median house price of $660K versus $833K.
Which has better public transport, Awaba or Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?
Awaba has the higher transport score (Awaba 84/100 vs Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) 42/100).
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