Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barrington vs West Kentish.

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 West Kentish (924).

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 924).

Common questionsBarrington vs West Kentish

Common questions

Does Barrington or West Kentish have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barrington scores 944 vs 924 in West Kentish. 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
West Kentish

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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
0
4,276
Population
160
50
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
2
944
Avg ICSEA
924

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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