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Barambah vs Johnstown

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Johnstown (888) sits above Barambah (821).

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Barambah and Johnstown side by side

MeasureBarambahJohnstown
Renting
Owner occupied45.0%41.0%
Renter occupied–18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby620
Average ICSEA821888
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3946
Median age5952
Climate
Annual rainfall711 mm727 mm
Mean max, January30.8°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
Johnstown edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 821). Barambah also has a higher family-household share (109% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Barambah vs Johnstown: common questions

Does Barambah or Johnstown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Johnstown scores 888 vs 821 in Barambah. 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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