Barrack Point vs Flinders
Flinders (median $1,125,000) is roughly 49% cheaper to buy into than Barrack Point ($2,225,000). Over the past year, Flinders (+11.9%) ran 14.0 percentage points ahead of Barrack Point (-2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Barrack Point and Flinders side by side
| Measure | Barrack Point | Flinders |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,225,000 | $1,125,000 |
| Median unit | $291,600 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.1% | +11.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 725 | 7,118 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1060 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.9°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 Flinders (968) sits above Barrack Point (964).
- For buyers
- Flinders is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 49% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Flinders carries both higher gross yield (3.74% vs 1.64%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Flinders edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 964). Flinders also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barrack Point vs Flinders: common questions
Is Barrack Point or Flinders cheaper to buy in?
Flinders has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 49% below Barrack Point ($2,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barrack Point or Flinders?
Over the past 12 months, Flinders grew +11.9% vs -2.1% in Barrack Point, a gap of 14.0 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 Barrack Point or Flinders have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flinders scores 968 vs 964 in Barrack Point. 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, Barrack Point or Flinders?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.74% in Flinders vs 1.64% in Barrack Point. 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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