Bar Point vs Marlow
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bar Point (1024) sits above Marlow (1007). Bar Point skews owner-occupied (78%), Marlow runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Bar Point and Marlow side by side
| Measure | Bar Point | Marlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $680,000 | – |
| Median unit | $362,880 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $568/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 122 | 35 |
| Median age | 52 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1040 mm | 1056 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.6°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
- Bar Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1007).
Bar Point vs Marlow: common questions
Does Bar Point or Marlow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bar Point scores 1024 vs 1007 in Marlow. 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.
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