Barbalin vs Dandanning
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barbalin (945) sits above Dandanning (913).
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Barbalin and Dandanning side by side
| Measure | Barbalin | Dandanning |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $155/wk | $155/wk |
| Unit rent | $50/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 913 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 26 |
| Median age | 62 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 302 mm | 291 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.8°C | 35.1°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
- Barbalin edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 913). Dandanning also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 30%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barbalin vs Dandanning: common questions
Does Barbalin or Dandanning have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barbalin scores 945 vs 913 in Dandanning. 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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