Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hanging Rock vs Barry.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hanging Rock edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hanging Rock (945) sits above Barry (931).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Hanging Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 931).

Common questionsHanging Rock vs Barry

Common questions

Does Hanging Rock or Barry have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hanging Rock scores 945 vs 931 in Barry. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hanging Rock
Metric
Barry

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
98
Population
52,436
58
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
4
945
Avg ICSEA
931

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).