Beech Forest vs Barramunga
Beech Forest scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barramunga (1026) sits above Beech Forest (996). Barramunga skews owner-occupied (100%), Beech Forest runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Beech Forest and Barramunga side by side
| Measure | Beech Forest | Barramunga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 125 | 11 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1669 mm | 1341 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.0°C | 21.6°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
- Barramunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 996). Barramunga also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beech Forest vs Barramunga: common questions
Does Beech Forest or Barramunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barramunga scores 1026 vs 996 in Beech Forest. 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, Beech Forest or Barramunga?
Beech Forest 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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