Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barrington vs Acacia Hills.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acacia Hills (952) sits above Barrington (944).

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

Acacia Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 944).

Common questionsBarrington vs Acacia Hills

Common questions

Does Barrington or Acacia Hills have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Acacia Hills scores 952 vs 944 in Barrington. 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

Barrington
Metric
Acacia Hills

Price & Market

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

Rental

$208/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$208/wk
$177/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$177/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
0
4,276
Population
4,276
50
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
4
944
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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