Caloundra West vs Baringa
Baringa scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baringa (1042) sits above Caloundra West (1040).
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Caloundra West and Baringa side by side
| Measure | Caloundra West | Baringa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,270 | 4,604 |
| Median age | 37 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1556 mm | 1556 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
- Baringa edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1040). Baringa also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caloundra West vs Baringa: common questions
Does Caloundra West or Baringa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baringa scores 1042 vs 1040 in Caloundra West. 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, Caloundra West or Baringa?
Baringa scores 10/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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