Barham vs Wakool
Wakool (median $210,000) is roughly 53% cheaper to buy into than Barham ($450,000).
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Barham and Wakool side by side
| Measure | Barham | Wakool |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $450,000 | $210,000 |
| Median unit | $174,240 | $171,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $260/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,569 | 262 |
| Median age | 58 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°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
Wakool scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barham (970) sits above Wakool (950). Wakool skews owner-occupied (83%), Barham runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Wakool is the lower entry point at $210,000 median, 53% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Barham edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 950).
Barham vs Wakool: common questions
Is Barham or Wakool cheaper to buy in?
Wakool has the lower median house price at $210,000, roughly 53% below Barham ($450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Barham or Wakool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barham scores 970 vs 950 in Wakool. 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, Barham or Wakool?
Wakool scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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