Barnsley vs Edgeworth
Barnsley (median $755,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Edgeworth ($765,000). Over the past year, Edgeworth (+8.9%) ran 9.9 percentage points ahead of Barnsley (-1%) on house-price growth.
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Barnsley and Edgeworth side by side
| Measure | Barnsley | Edgeworth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $755,000 | $765,000 |
| Median unit | $277,200 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.0% | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 10 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 1,735 | 6,401 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1082 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edgeworth (987) sits above Barnsley (967). Barnsley skews owner-occupied (86%), Edgeworth runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Barnsley is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Edgeworth carries both higher gross yield (4.93% vs 4.72%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Edgeworth edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 967). Barnsley also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barnsley vs Edgeworth: common questions
Is Barnsley or Edgeworth cheaper to buy in?
Barnsley has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 1% below Edgeworth ($765,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barnsley or Edgeworth?
Over the past 12 months, Edgeworth grew +8.9% vs -1% in Barnsley, a gap of 9.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Barnsley or Edgeworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edgeworth scores 987 vs 967 in Barnsley. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Barnsley or Edgeworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in Edgeworth vs 4.72% in Barnsley. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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