Balgowlah vs Clontarf
The verdict
Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.45M versus $6.37M in Clontarf. Balgowlah rates higher for transport (58 vs 49). Clontarf has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 42 min). On the separate residential safety score, Balgowlah rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Clontarf).
Scores
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 79 |
| Transport | 58 | 49 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 98 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,068 | 1,746 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,681 | $4,609 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.9% | 72.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Balgowlah Stable · Clontarf Stable
Property
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.45M | $6.37M |
| Median unit price | $1.57M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 286 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,297 | 2,577 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,142 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Balgowlah · Clontarf
Transport
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Balgowlah | Clontarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,068 | 1,746 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,098 | 1,753 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,582 | 1,857 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balgowlah or Clontarf?
Balgowlah has the higher residential safety score (Balgowlah 100/100 vs Clontarf 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Balgowlah or Clontarf?
Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.45M versus $6.37M.
Which has better public transport, Balgowlah or Clontarf?
Balgowlah has the higher transport score (Balgowlah 58/100 vs Clontarf 49/100).
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