Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barrington vs Sheffield.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barrington (944) sits above Sheffield (940).

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

Barrington edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 940).

Common questionsBarrington vs Sheffield

Common questions

Does Barrington or Sheffield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barrington scores 944 vs 940 in Sheffield. 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
Sheffield

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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
15
Bike score
4,276
Population
1,602
50
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
9
944
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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