Barrabool vs Gnarwarre
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barrabool (1079) sits above Gnarwarre (1064). Barrabool skews owner-occupied (95%), Gnarwarre runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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| Measure | Barrabool | Gnarwarre |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 247 | 297 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 518 mm | 572 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 24.8°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
- Barrabool edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1064).
Barrabool vs Gnarwarre: common questions
Does Barrabool or Gnarwarre have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barrabool scores 1079 vs 1064 in Gnarwarre. 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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