Balldale vs Howlong
The verdict
Balldale is more affordable, with a median house price of $155K versus $568K in Howlong. Howlong rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Howlong is closer to the coast (244.3 km vs 262.5 km).
Scores
BalldaleHowlong
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11 | 46 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 21 | 37 |
| Liveability | 14 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168 | 2,997 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,218 | $1,293 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.0% | 19.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 85.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Balldale Moderate Growth · Howlong Moderate Growth
Property
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $155K | $568K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $398K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 24.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $457 | $510 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 267 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 167 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 367 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,976 | 3,737 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balldale · Howlong
Transport
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 262.5 km | 244.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 479.3 km | 477.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 47.9 km | 30.1 km |
Population & growth
| Balldale | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 168 | 2,997 |
| Estimated 2025 | 178 | 3,177 |
| Projected 2041 | 201 | 3,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Balldale or Howlong?
Balldale is more affordable, with a median house price of $155K versus $568K.
Which has better public transport, Balldale or Howlong?
Howlong has the higher transport score (Balldale 0/100 vs Howlong 64/100).
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