Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barfold vs Redesdale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Barfold edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barfold (1047) sits above Redesdale (1044).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Barfold edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1044). Barfold also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBarfold vs Redesdale

Common questions

Does Barfold or Redesdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barfold scores 1047 vs 1044 in Redesdale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Barfold
Metric
Redesdale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$351/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$351/wk
$165/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
82
Population
299
53
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
20
1047
Avg ICSEA
1044

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).