Chiltern vs Barnawartha
Chiltern scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chiltern (992) sits above Barnawartha (988).
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Chiltern and Barnawartha side by side
| Measure | Chiltern | Barnawartha |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 1,580 | 987 |
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 684 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.2°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
- Chiltern edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 988).
Chiltern vs Barnawartha: common questions
Does Chiltern or Barnawartha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chiltern scores 992 vs 988 in Barnawartha. 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, Chiltern or Barnawartha?
Chiltern scores 2/100 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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