Barunga vs Mataranka
Mataranka scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mataranka (735) sits above Barunga (603).
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Barunga and Mataranka side by side
| Measure | Barunga | Mataranka |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 86.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 603 | 735 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 337 | 384 |
| Median age | 26 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1037 mm | 969 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 34.8°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
- Mataranka edges out on average school ICSEA (735 vs 603). Barunga also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barunga vs Mataranka: common questions
Does Barunga or Mataranka have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mataranka 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.
Which is more walkable, Barunga or Mataranka?
Mataranka scores 4/100 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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