Barron vs Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yorkeys Knob (1020) sits above Barron (1000). Barron skews owner-occupied (83%), Yorkeys Knob runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
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Barron and Yorkeys Knob side by side
| Measure | Barron | Yorkeys Knob |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 68 | 2,794 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2167 mm | 2255 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.8°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
- Yorkeys Knob edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1000). Barron also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barron vs Yorkeys Knob: common questions
Does Barron or Yorkeys Knob have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yorkeys Knob scores 1020 vs 1000 in Barron. 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.
Which is more walkable, Barron or Yorkeys Knob?
Yorkeys Knob scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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