Dennes Point vs Barnes Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barnes Bay (1057) sits above Dennes Point (1054). Barnes Bay skews owner-occupied (100%), Dennes Point runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Dennes Point and Barnes Bay side by side
| Measure | Dennes Point | Barnes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $273/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | $232/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 55 | 28 |
| Median age | 65 | 66 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 601 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.5°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
- Barnes Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1054). Barnes Bay also has a higher family-household share (125% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dennes Point vs Barnes Bay: common questions
Does Dennes Point or Barnes Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barnes Bay scores 1057 vs 1054 in Dennes Point. 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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