Hesse vs Barunah Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hesse (1009) sits above Barunah Park (1004). Barunah Park skews owner-occupied (125%), Hesse runs more rental-dense (100% owner).
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Hesse and Barunah Park side by side
| Measure | Hesse | Barunah Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 125.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 14 | 33 |
| Median age | 48 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 500 mm | 519 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.4°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
- Hesse edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1004). Barunah Park also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hesse vs Barunah Park: common questions
Does Hesse or Barunah Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hesse scores 1009 vs 1004 in Barunah Park. 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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