Hamley Bridge vs Barabba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamley Bridge (987) sits above Barabba (981). Barabba skews owner-occupied (102%), Hamley Bridge runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Hamley Bridge and Barabba side by side
| Measure | Hamley Bridge | Barabba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 102.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 709 | 135 |
| Median age | 47 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 415 mm | 404 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
- Hamley Bridge edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 981). Barabba also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hamley Bridge vs Barabba: common questions
Does Hamley Bridge or Barabba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamley Bridge scores 987 vs 981 in Barabba. 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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