Brooklands vs Barker Creek Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barker Creek Flat (936) sits above Brooklands (926). Brooklands skews owner-occupied (86%), Barker Creek Flat runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Brooklands and Barker Creek Flat side by side
| Measure | Brooklands | Barker Creek Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 324 | 61 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.9°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
- Barker Creek Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 926). Barker Creek Flat also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brooklands vs Barker Creek Flat: common questions
Does Brooklands or Barker Creek Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barker Creek Flat scores 936 vs 926 in Brooklands. 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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