Barberton vs Dandaragan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dandaragan (942) sits above Barberton (905). Dandaragan skews owner-occupied (69%), Barberton runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Barberton and Dandaragan side by side
| Measure | Barberton | Dandaragan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $169/wk | $205/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 292 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 420 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.1°C | 33.0°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
- Dandaragan edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 905). Barberton also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barberton vs Dandaragan: common questions
Does Barberton or Dandaragan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dandaragan scores 942 vs 905 in Barberton. 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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