Aramac vs Barcaldine
Barcaldine scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barcaldine (957) sits above Aramac (881). Aramac skews owner-occupied (74%), Barcaldine runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Aramac and Barcaldine side by side
| Measure | Aramac | Barcaldine |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 881 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 58 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 372 | 1,540 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 462 mm | 484 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.2°C | 35.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Barcaldine edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 881).
Aramac vs Barcaldine: common questions
Does Aramac or Barcaldine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barcaldine scores 957 vs 881 in Aramac. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aramac or Barcaldine?
Barcaldine scores 58/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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