Barkstead vs Langdons Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Langdons Hill (1024) sits above Barkstead (1021). Barkstead skews owner-occupied (94%), Langdons Hill runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Barkstead and Langdons Hill side by side
| Measure | Barkstead | Langdons Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 56.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 41 | 23 |
| Median age | 54 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 896 mm | 782 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 25.3°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
- Langdons Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1021). Langdons Hill also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barkstead vs Langdons Hill: common questions
Does Barkstead or Langdons Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Langdons Hill scores 1024 vs 1021 in Barkstead. 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.
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