Barbalin vs Bencubbin
Bencubbin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barbalin (945) sits above Bencubbin (931). Bencubbin skews owner-occupied (55%), Barbalin runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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Barbalin and Bencubbin side by side
| Measure | Barbalin | Bencubbin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $155/wk | $110/wk |
| Unit rent | $50/wk | $110/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 203 |
| Median age | 62 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 302 mm | 296 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.8°C | 34.9°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
- Barbalin edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 931). Bencubbin also has a higher family-household share (59% vs 30%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barbalin vs Bencubbin: common questions
Does Barbalin or Bencubbin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barbalin scores 945 vs 931 in Bencubbin. 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.
Which is more walkable, Barbalin or Bencubbin?
Bencubbin scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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