Barberton vs Walebing
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walebing (956) sits above Barberton (905).
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Barberton and Walebing side by side
| Measure | Barberton | Walebing |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $169/wk | $196/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 39 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 420 mm | 394 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.1°C | 34.3°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
- Walebing edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 905). Barberton also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barberton vs Walebing: common questions
Does Barberton or Walebing have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walebing scores 956 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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