Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barwon vs Black Hollow.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Black Hollow edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Hollow (894) sits above Barwon (868).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Black Hollow edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 868).

Common questionsBarwon vs Black Hollow

Common questions

Does Barwon or Black Hollow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Hollow scores 894 vs 868 in Barwon. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Barwon
Metric
Black Hollow

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
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Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$157/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$160/wk
$133/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$136/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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Transit score
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Bike score
0
834
Population
11
50
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
4
868
Avg ICSEA
894

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).