Barunga vs Tindal

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tindal (839) sits above Barunga (603).

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Barunga and Tindal side by side

MeasureBarungaTindal
Renting
House rent$80/wk$260/wk
Unit rent$100/wk$260/wk
Renter occupied86.0%98.0%
Schools
Schools nearby38
Average ICSEA603839
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population337850
Median age2629
Climate
Annual rainfall1037 mm1014 mm
Mean max, January33.9°C34.2°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
Tindal edges out on average school ICSEA (839 vs 603). Tindal also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Barunga vs Tindal: common questions

Does Barunga or Tindal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tindal scores 839 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.