Barrow Creek vs Tara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tara (638) sits above Barrow Creek (613).
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Barrow Creek and Tara side by side
| Measure | Barrow Creek | Tara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $75/wk | $75/wk |
| Unit rent | $64/wk | $70/wk |
| Renter occupied | – | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 613 | 638 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 62 |
| Median age | – | 21 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 371 mm | 378 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.5°C | 37.4°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
- Tara edges out on average school ICSEA (638 vs 613).
Barrow Creek vs Tara: common questions
Does Barrow Creek or Tara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tara scores 638 vs 613 in Barrow Creek. 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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