Balgowlah vs North Balgowlah
The verdict
Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.45M versus $3.53M in North Balgowlah. Balgowlah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 43 min).
Scores
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 83 |
| Transport | 58 | 58 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 98 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,068 | 3,816 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,681 | $4,212 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.9% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.3 |
Growth: Balgowlah Stable · North Balgowlah Stable
Property
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.45M | $3.53M |
| Median unit price | $1.57M | $1.11M |
| 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 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 105 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 52 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 131 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,297 | 891 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,142 | 1,158 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balgowlah · North Balgowlah
Transport
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Balgowlah | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,068 | 3,816 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,098 | 3,886 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,582 | 3,895 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balgowlah or North Balgowlah?
Balgowlah and North Balgowlah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balgowlah or North Balgowlah?
Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.45M versus $3.53M.
Which has better schools, Balgowlah or North Balgowlah?
North Balgowlah has a higher average school ICSEA (Balgowlah 1142 vs North Balgowlah 1158; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balgowlah or North Balgowlah?
Balgowlah and North Balgowlah have similar transport scores.
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