Balnarring Beach vs Balnarring
The verdict
Balnarring is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.75M in Balnarring Beach. Balnarring Beach rates higher for education (70 vs 59). Balnarring rates higher for transport (15 vs 0). Balnarring Beach is closer to the coast (270 m vs 4.1 km).
Scores
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 15 |
| Education | 70 | 59 |
| Liveability | 31 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 471 | 2,371 |
| Median age | 58 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,637 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 43.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balnarring Beach Moderate Growth · Balnarring Moderate Growth
Property
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -31.3% | 4.4% |
| 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
Safety
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,274 | 127 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 212 | 211 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 84 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,520 | 2,784 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balnarring Beach · Balnarring
Transport
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 164 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 4.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.8 km | 61.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Balnarring Beach | Balnarring | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 471 | 2,371 |
| Estimated 2025 | 462 | 2,327 |
| Projected 2041 | 538 | 2,709 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Balnarring Beach or Balnarring?
Balnarring is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.75M.
Which has better public transport, Balnarring Beach or Balnarring?
Balnarring has the higher transport score (Balnarring Beach 0/100 vs Balnarring 15/100).
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