Barjarg vs Samaria

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).

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Barjarg and Samaria side by side

MeasureBarjargSamaria
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%62.0%
Renter occupied11.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby517
Average ICSEA10221010
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population14157
Median age5654
Climate
Annual rainfall813 mm868 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C30.0°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

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.

Barjarg 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.