Barry vs Blayney.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $835,000 and $600,000. Blayney edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Blayney (median $600,000) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Barry ($835,000). Over the past year, Blayney (+22.2%) ran 22.2 percentage points ahead of Barry (0%) on house-price growth.
Blayney scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barry (952) sits above Blayney (938).
For buyers
Blayney is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Blayney carries both higher gross yield (2.25% vs 1.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Barry edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 938).
Common questions
Is Barry or Blayney cheaper to buy in?
Blayney has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 39% below Barry ($835,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barry or Blayney?
Over the past 12 months, Blayney grew +22.2% vs 0% in Barry, a gap of 22.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Barry or Blayney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barry scores 952 vs 938 in Blayney. 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, Barry or Blayney?
Blayney scores 98/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Barry or Blayney?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.25% in Blayney vs 1.62% in Barry. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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