Overall score
Balnarring
48.9/100
Balnarring Beach
51.0/100
Balnarring vs Balnarring Beach, VIC Suburb Comparison
Balnarring for families and value; Balnarring Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalnarringBalnarring Beach
Crime rate
Balnarring
45.5 / 1k
Balnarring Beach
49.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balnarring
23
Balnarring Beach
10
Population
Balnarring
2,371
Balnarring Beach
471
Metric leadBalnarring 6Balnarring Beach 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalnarring Beach
- Best for familiesBalnarring
- Best for beach lifestyleBalnarring Beach
- Best for investmentBalnarring Beach
- Best for best valueBalnarring
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balnarring | Balnarring Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.5 / 1k | 49.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 26 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 26.6% |
| Population | 2,371 | 471 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Balnarring is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Balnarring Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Balnarring Beach leans into coastal living, while Balnarring feels more inland and suburban in character.
Balnarring tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Balnarring Beach stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
Balnarring suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Balnarring Beach is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.