Barangaroo vs Dawes Point
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dawes Point (1122) sits above Barangaroo (1107). Dawes Point skews owner-occupied (61%), Barangaroo runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Barangaroo and Dawes Point side by side
| Measure | Barangaroo | Dawes Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $3,700,000 |
| Median unit | – | $443,520 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | $1250/wk |
| Unit rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 220 | 385 |
| Median age | 40 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1139 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
- Dawes Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1107). Dawes Point also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barangaroo vs Dawes Point: common questions
Does Barangaroo or Dawes Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dawes Point scores 1122 vs 1107 in Barangaroo. 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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