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Barmah vs Picola

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Picola (976) sits above Barmah (965).

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Barmah and Picola side by side

MeasureBarmahPicola
Renting
Owner occupied79.0%82.0%
Renter occupied11.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby204
Average ICSEA965976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population229206
Median age5657
Climate
Annual rainfall397 mm408 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.0°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
Picola edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 965). Picola also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Barmah vs Picola: common questions

Does Barmah or Picola have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Picola scores 976 vs 965 in Barmah. 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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