Barkstead vs Spargo Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spargo Creek (1032) sits above Barkstead (1021). Barkstead skews owner-occupied (94%), Spargo Creek runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Barkstead and Spargo Creek side by side
| Measure | Barkstead | Spargo Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 42 |
| Median age | 54 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 896 mm | 855 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.8°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
- Spargo Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1021).
Barkstead vs Spargo Creek: common questions
Does Barkstead or Spargo Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spargo Creek scores 1032 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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