Barberton vs Yathroo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yathroo (928) sits above Barberton (905).

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Barberton and Yathroo side by side

MeasureBarbertonYathroo
Renting
House rent$230/wk$220/wk
Unit rent$169/wk$187/wk
Owner occupied50.0%57.0%
Renter occupied–10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA905928
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1682
Median age4443
Climate
Annual rainfall420 mm499 mm
Mean max, January34.1°C33.2°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
Yathroo edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 905). Barberton also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Barberton vs Yathroo: common questions

Does Barberton or Yathroo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yathroo scores 928 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.