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Balaclava vs Braemar

The verdict

Braemar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.09M in Balaclava. Braemar rates higher for education (57 vs 52).

Scores

BalaclavaBraemar
BalaclavaBraemar
Overall3839
Transport3535
Education5257
Liveability2927

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

Demographics

BalaclavaBraemar
Population574966
Median age4034
Median household income (wk)$2,023$1,930
Bachelor degree or higher29.5%36.2%
Born in Australia81.5%72.2%
Avg household size2.92.9

Growth: Balaclava High Growth · Braemar High Growth

Property

BalaclavaBraemar
Median house price$1.09M$1.00M
Median unit priceData not available$1.11M
House price YoYData not available13.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$695$695
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.5%
Days on market (house)Data not available37

Median price history

Safety

BalaclavaBraemar
Residential safety score100100
Break & enter dwelling /100k0207
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,7423,623

Total incidents over time

Schools

BalaclavaBraemar
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

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

Transport

BalaclavaBraemar
Transport score3535
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.5 km4.1 km

Liveability

BalaclavaBraemar
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 available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)37.3 km37.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)91.7 km90.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.4 km8.2 km

Population & growth

BalaclavaBraemar
Population (2021)574966
Estimated 20256001,010
Projected 20417611,280
Annual growth rate1.11%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 $1.00M versus $1.09M.

Which has better public transport, Balaclava or Braemar?

Balaclava and Braemar have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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