Aylmerton vs Balaclava
The verdict
Aylmerton is more affordable, with a median house price of $902K versus $1.02M in Balaclava. Balaclava rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Aylmerton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (232 vs 238 min).
Scores
AylmertonBalaclava
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 38 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 51 | 52 |
| Liveability | 27 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 195 | 574 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,825 | $2,023 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Aylmerton High Growth · Balaclava High Growth
Property
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $902K | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $745 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 513 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,077 | 1,394 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Aylmerton · Balaclava
Transport
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 232 | 238 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| 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) | 36.7 km | 37.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.5 km | 91.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 7.4 km |
Population & growth
| Aylmerton | Balaclava | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 195 | 574 |
| Estimated 2025 | 204 | 600 |
| Projected 2041 | 258 | 761 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.11% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Aylmerton or Balaclava?
Aylmerton is more affordable, with a median house price of $902K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Aylmerton or Balaclava?
Balaclava has the higher transport score (Aylmerton 0/100 vs Balaclava 35/100).
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