Balaclava vs Renwick
The verdict
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.29M in Renwick. Renwick rates higher for liveability (45 vs 29). Balaclava has a shorter estimated CBD commute (238 vs 242 min).
Scores
BalaclavaRenwick
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 50 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 52 | 61 |
| Liveability | 29 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 574 | 1,453 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,023 | $2,377 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 37.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Balaclava High Growth · Renwick High Growth
Property
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $745 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 69 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,394 | 1,170 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 916 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balaclava · Renwick
Transport
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 238 | 242 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.3 km | 37.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.7 km | 93.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Balaclava | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 574 | 1,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 600 | 1,519 |
| Projected 2041 | 761 | 1,926 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balaclava or Renwick?
Balaclava and Renwick have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balaclava or Renwick?
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.29M.
Which has better public transport, Balaclava or Renwick?
Renwick has the higher transport score (Balaclava 35/100 vs Renwick 46/100).
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