Baroota vs Melrose
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melrose (988) sits above Baroota (928). Baroota skews owner-occupied (95%), Melrose runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Baroota and Melrose side by side
| Measure | Baroota | Melrose |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 52 | 342 |
| Median age | 54 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 339 mm | 474 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 32.1°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
- Melrose edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 928). Baroota also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Baroota vs Melrose: common questions
Does Baroota or Melrose have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melrose scores 988 vs 928 in Baroota. 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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