Barrys Reef vs Trentham
Trentham scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barrys Reef (1055) sits above Trentham (1054). Trentham skews owner-occupied (85%), Barrys Reef runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Barrys Reef and Trentham side by side
| Measure | Barrys Reef | Trentham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $970,000 |
| Median unit | – | $253,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 39 | 1,382 |
| Median age | 41 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1015 mm | 1000 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.2°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
- Barrys Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1054). Trentham also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 29%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barrys Reef vs Trentham: common questions
Does Barrys Reef or Trentham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barrys Reef scores 1055 vs 1054 in Trentham. 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, Barrys Reef or Trentham?
Trentham scores 42/100 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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