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Bara vs Cross Roads

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cross Roads (957) sits above Bara (942). Bara skews owner-occupied (92%), Cross Roads runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

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Bara and Cross Roads side by side

MeasureBaraCross Roads
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied92.0%33.0%
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA942957
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1919
Median age5140
Climate
Annual rainfall687 mm673 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.4°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
Cross Roads edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 942). Cross Roads also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 31%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bara vs Cross Roads: common questions

Does Bara or Cross Roads have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cross Roads scores 957 vs 942 in Bara. 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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