Balaclava vs Mittagong
The verdict
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.11M in Mittagong. Mittagong rates higher for transport (83 vs 35). Mittagong is closer to the coast (36.1 km vs 37.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balaclava rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Mittagong).
Scores
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 71 |
| Transport | 35 | 83 |
| Education | 52 | 66 |
| Liveability | 29 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 574 | 6,090 |
| Median age | 40 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,023 | $1,425 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Balaclava High Growth · Mittagong High Growth
Property
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.11M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $684K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -14.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $745 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 148 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 279 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,394 | 5,616 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balaclava · Mittagong
Transport
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 238 | 161 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.3 km | 36.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.7 km | 93.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Balaclava | Mittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 574 | 6,090 |
| Estimated 2025 | 600 | 6,366 |
| Projected 2041 | 761 | 8,071 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balaclava or Mittagong?
Balaclava has the higher residential safety score (Balaclava 100/100 vs Mittagong 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Balaclava or Mittagong?
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.11M.
Which has better public transport, Balaclava or Mittagong?
Mittagong has the higher transport score (Balaclava 35/100 vs Mittagong 83/100).
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