Balaclava vs Braemar
The verdict
Braemar is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.02M in Balaclava. Braemar rates higher for education (57 vs 52). Braemar has a shorter estimated CBD commute (237 vs 238 min).
Scores
BalaclavaBraemar
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 39 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 52 | 57 |
| Liveability | 29 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 574 | 966 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,023 | $1,930 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 36.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Balaclava High Growth · Braemar High Growth
Property
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $970K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $725K |
| 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) | 54 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 207 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,394 | 3,416 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Balaclava · Braemar
Transport
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 238 | 237 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.3 km | 37.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.7 km | 90.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Balaclava | Braemar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 574 | 966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 600 | 1,010 |
| Projected 2041 | 761 | 1,280 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balaclava or Braemar?
Balaclava and Braemar have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balaclava or Braemar?
Braemar is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Balaclava or Braemar?
Balaclava and Braemar have similar transport scores.
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