Cornishtown vs Barnawartha
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barnawartha (988) sits above Cornishtown (987). Barnawartha skews owner-occupied (91%), Cornishtown runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Cornishtown and Barnawartha side by side
| Measure | Cornishtown | Barnawartha |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 94 | 987 |
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 588 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°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
- Barnawartha edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 987). Barnawartha also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cornishtown vs Barnawartha: common questions
Does Cornishtown or Barnawartha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barnawartha scores 988 vs 987 in Cornishtown. 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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