Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barratta vs Mcdesme.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mcdesme edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcdesme (920) sits above Barratta (917).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mcdesme edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 917).

Common questionsBarratta vs Mcdesme

Common questions

Does Barratta or Mcdesme have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcdesme scores 920 vs 917 in Barratta. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Barratta
Metric
Mcdesme

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
985
Population
254
47
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
14
917
Avg ICSEA
920

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).