Flinders vs Barrack Heights
Barrack Heights (median $851,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Flinders ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Flinders (+11.9%) ran 5.5 percentage points ahead of Barrack Heights (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
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Flinders and Barrack Heights side by side
| Measure | Flinders | Barrack Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,125,000 | $851,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $291,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.9% | +6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $810/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,118 | 6,003 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1060 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flinders (968) sits above Barrack Heights (964). Flinders skews owner-occupied (75%), Barrack Heights runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Barrack Heights is the lower entry point at $851,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Barrack Heights delivers the better gross yield (4.28% vs 3.74%), but Flinders has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Flinders edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 964).
Flinders vs Barrack Heights: common questions
Is Flinders or Barrack Heights cheaper to buy in?
Barrack Heights has the lower median house price at $851,000, roughly 24% below Flinders ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Flinders or Barrack Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Flinders grew +11.9% vs +6.4% in Barrack Heights, a gap of 5.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Flinders or Barrack Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flinders scores 968 vs 964 in Barrack Heights. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Flinders or Barrack Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.28% in Barrack Heights vs 3.74% in Flinders. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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