Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barabba vs Grace Plains.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Barabba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barabba (981) sits above Grace Plains (979).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Barabba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 979).

Common questionsBarabba vs Grace Plains

Common questions

Does Barabba or Grace Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barabba scores 981 vs 979 in Grace Plains. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Barabba
Metric
Grace Plains

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
102.0%
Owner occupied
96.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
135
Population
61
36
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
981
Avg ICSEA
979

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).