Balnarring vs Somers
The verdict
Balnarring is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.63M in Somers. Balnarring rates higher for liveability (35 vs 29). Somers rates higher for transport (42 vs 16). Somers is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 4.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balnarring rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Somers).
Scores
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 43 |
| Transport | 16 | 42 |
| Education | 59 | 62 |
| Liveability | 35 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,371 | 1,857 |
| Median age | 46 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.9% | 47.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 77.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Balnarring Moderate Growth · Somers Moderate Growth
Property
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | -26.9% |
| 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 | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 84 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,784 | 3,016 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balnarring · Somers
Transport
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 197 | 208 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.7 km | 65.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Balnarring | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,371 | 1,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,327 | 1,823 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,709 | 2,122 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balnarring or Somers?
Balnarring has the higher residential safety score (Balnarring 100/100 vs Somers 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Balnarring or Somers?
Balnarring is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Balnarring or Somers?
Balnarring has a higher average school ICSEA (Balnarring 1079 vs Somers 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balnarring or Somers?
Somers has the higher transport score (Balnarring 16/100 vs Somers 42/100).
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