Barunga vs Venn
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Venn (839) sits above Barunga (603).
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Barunga and Venn side by side
| Measure | Barunga | Venn |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $398/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 86.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 603 | 839 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 337 | 189 |
| Median age | 26 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1037 mm | 1044 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 34.1°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
- Venn edges out on average school ICSEA (839 vs 603). Barunga also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barunga vs Venn: common questions
Does Barunga or Venn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Venn 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.
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