Balbarrup vs Palgarup
The verdict
Balbarrup rates higher for education (47 vs 34). Palgarup rates higher for transport (13 vs 0). Palgarup is closer to the coast (56.7 km vs 58.1 km).
Scores
BalbarrupPalgarup
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 13 |
| Education | 47 | 34 |
| Liveability | 25 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 144 | 145 |
| Median age | 49 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,224 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.2% | 13.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Balbarrup Moderate Growth · Palgarup Moderate Growth
Property
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,861 | 4,828 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,083 | 2,069 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 15,972 | 15,862 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Balbarrup · Palgarup
Transport
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 109.4 km | 104.2 km |
Liveability
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.1 km | 56.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 252.9 km | 249.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Balbarrup | Palgarup | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 144 | 145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 155 | 156 |
| Projected 2041 | 165 | 166 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Balbarrup or Palgarup?
Palgarup has the higher transport score (Balbarrup 0/100 vs Palgarup 13/100).
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