Barnadown vs Fosterville
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fosterville (1018) sits above Barnadown (994). Fosterville skews owner-occupied (80%), Barnadown runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Barnadown and Fosterville side by side
| Measure | Barnadown | Fosterville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 12 | 57 |
| Median age | 64 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.6°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
- Fosterville edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 994). Barnadown also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barnadown vs Fosterville: common questions
Does Barnadown or Fosterville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fosterville scores 1018 vs 994 in Barnadown. 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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