Balnarring vs Tuerong
The verdict
Balnarring rates higher for liveability (35 vs 16). Balnarring is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 8.0 km).
Scores
BalnarringTuerong
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 24 |
| Transport | 16 | 0 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 35 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,371 | 357 |
| Median age | 46 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $2,291 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.9% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Balnarring Moderate Growth · Tuerong Moderate Growth
Property
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | Data not available |
| 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 | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 1,681 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 560 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 84 | 560 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,784 | 7,843 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Balnarring · Tuerong
Transport
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 197 | 178 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.7 km | 55.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 16.5 km |
Population & growth
| Balnarring | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,371 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,327 | 359 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,709 | 408 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Balnarring or Tuerong?
Balnarring has the higher transport score (Balnarring 16/100 vs Tuerong 0/100).
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