Barcaldine vs Aramac
Barcaldine scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barcaldine (957) sits above Aramac (881). Aramac skews owner-occupied (74%), Barcaldine runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Barcaldine and Aramac side by side
| Measure | Barcaldine | Aramac |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 881 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,540 | 372 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 484 mm | 462 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.9°C | 36.2°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
- Barcaldine edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 881).
Barcaldine vs Aramac: common questions
Does Barcaldine or Aramac have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barcaldine scores 957 vs 881 in Aramac. 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, Barcaldine or Aramac?
Barcaldine scores 58/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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