Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barjarg vs Samaria.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barjarg (1022) sits above Samaria (1010). Barjarg skews owner-occupied (91%), Samaria runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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

Barjarg edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1010). Barjarg also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBarjarg vs Samaria

Common questions

Does Barjarg or Samaria have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barjarg scores 1022 vs 1010 in Samaria. 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

Barjarg
Metric
Samaria

Price & Market

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

Rental

$273/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$253/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$163/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
62.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
141
Population
57
56
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
17
1022
Avg ICSEA
1010

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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