Barnes Bay vs Coningham
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barnes Bay (1057) sits above Coningham (1050). Barnes Bay skews owner-occupied (100%), Coningham runs more rental-dense (88% owner).
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Barnes Bay and Coningham side by side
| Measure | Barnes Bay | Coningham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $273/wk | $375/wk |
| Unit rent | $232/wk | $318/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1050 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 28 | 328 |
| Median age | 66 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 601 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.6°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
- Barnes Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1050). Barnes Bay also has a higher family-household share (125% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barnes Bay vs Coningham: common questions
Does Barnes Bay or Coningham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barnes Bay scores 1057 vs 1050 in Coningham. 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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