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Gainsford vs Barnard

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gainsford (865) sits above Barnard (764).

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Gainsford and Barnard side by side

MeasureGainsfordBarnard
Renting
Owner occupied44.0%–
Renter occupied–21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA865764
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3232
Median age4937
Climate
Annual rainfall608 mm618 mm
Mean max, January34.1°C34.3°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
Gainsford edges out on average school ICSEA (865 vs 764). Barnard also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Gainsford vs Barnard: common questions

Does Gainsford or Barnard have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gainsford scores 865 vs 764 in Barnard. 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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