Balhannah vs Mount George
The verdict
Balhannah is more affordable, with a median house price of $918K versus $958K in Mount George. Mount George rates higher for education (81 vs 65). Mount George is closer to the coast (23.0 km vs 28.3 km).
Scores
BalhannahMount George
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 44 |
| Transport | 26 | 30 |
| Education | 65 | 81 |
| Liveability | 27 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,756 | 276 |
| Median age | 44 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,851 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Balhannah Stable · Mount George Declining
Property
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $918K | $958K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 725 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,050 | 1,449 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Balhannah · Mount George
Transport
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.4 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.3 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.7 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Balhannah | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,756 | 276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,844 | 286 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,819 | 270 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 0.89% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Balhannah or Mount George?
Balhannah is more affordable, with a median house price of $918K versus $958K.
Which has better public transport, Balhannah or Mount George?
Mount George has the higher transport score (Balhannah 26/100 vs Mount George 30/100).
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