Baroota vs Telowie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baroota (928) sits above Telowie (896). Baroota skews owner-occupied (95%), Telowie runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Baroota and Telowie side by side
| Measure | Baroota | Telowie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 896 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 52 | 89 |
| Median age | 54 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 339 mm | 411 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 32.5°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
- Baroota edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 896). Baroota also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Baroota vs Telowie: common questions
Does Baroota or Telowie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baroota scores 928 vs 896 in Telowie. 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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