Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carrington vs East Barron.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Barron (983) sits above Carrington (977).

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

East Barron edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 977).

Common questionsCarrington vs East Barron

Common questions

Does Carrington or East Barron have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Barron scores 983 vs 977 in Carrington. 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

Carrington
Metric
East Barron

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
68.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8,949
Population
278
46
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
8
977
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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