Ficks Crossing vs Barlil
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barlil (859) sits above Ficks Crossing (809). Ficks Crossing skews owner-occupied (114%), Barlil runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Ficks Crossing and Barlil side by side
| Measure | Ficks Crossing | Barlil |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 114.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 809 | 859 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 39 | 46 |
| Median age | 54 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 672 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.5°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
- Barlil edges out on average school ICSEA (859 vs 809). Ficks Crossing also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ficks Crossing vs Barlil: common questions
Does Ficks Crossing or Barlil have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barlil scores 859 vs 809 in Ficks Crossing. 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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