Barron Gorge vs Brinsmead
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barron Gorge (1001) sits above Brinsmead (984).
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Barron Gorge and Brinsmead side by side
| Measure | Barron Gorge | Brinsmead |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $655,000 |
| Median unit | – | $253,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $760/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,537 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2083 mm | 2145 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 31.5°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
- Barron Gorge edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 984).
Barron Gorge vs Brinsmead: common questions
Does Barron Gorge or Brinsmead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barron Gorge scores 1001 vs 984 in Brinsmead. 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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