Beswick Creek vs Barunga

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beswick Creek (681) sits above Barunga (603).

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Beswick Creek and Barunga side by side

MeasureBeswick CreekBarunga
Renting
House rent$80/wk$80/wk
Unit rent$68/wk$100/wk
Owner occupied56.0%–
Renter occupied–86.0%
Schools
Schools nearby33
Average ICSEA681603
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population16337
Median age2826
Climate
Annual rainfall1012 mm1037 mm
Mean max, January34.3°C33.9°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
Beswick Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (681 vs 603). Barunga also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 33%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Beswick Creek vs Barunga: common questions

Does Beswick Creek or Barunga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beswick Creek scores 681 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.