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Barunga vs Jilkminggan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jilkminggan (735) sits above Barunga (603).

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Barunga and Jilkminggan side by side

MeasureBarungaJilkminggan
Renting
House rent$80/wk$80/wk
Unit rent$100/wk$48/wk
Owner occupied–14.0%
Renter occupied86.0%83.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA603735
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population337263
Median age2625
Climate
Annual rainfall1037 mm960 mm
Mean max, January33.9°C35.1°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
Jilkminggan edges out on average school ICSEA (735 vs 603). Jilkminggan also has a higher family-household share (97% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Barunga vs Jilkminggan: common questions

Does Barunga or Jilkminggan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jilkminggan scores 735 vs 603 in Barunga. 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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