Fosterville vs Barnadown

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fosterville (1018) sits above Barnadown (994). Fosterville skews owner-occupied (80%), Barnadown runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Fosterville and Barnadown side by side

MeasureFostervilleBarnadown
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%50.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby146
Average ICSEA1018994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5712
Median age5064
Climate
Annual rainfall478 mm466 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.8°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
Fosterville edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 994). Barnadown also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fosterville vs Barnadown: common questions

Does Fosterville or Barnadown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fosterville scores 1018 vs 994 in Barnadown. 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.