Barringella vs Illaroo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barringella (959) sits above Illaroo (958). Illaroo skews owner-occupied (129%), Barringella runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Barringella and Illaroo side by side
| Measure | Barringella | Illaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 129.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 30 | 41 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 910 mm | 996 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.2°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
- Barringella edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 958). Illaroo also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barringella vs Illaroo: common questions
Does Barringella or Illaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barringella scores 959 vs 958 in Illaroo. 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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