Kureen vs East Barron

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kureen (1007) sits above East Barron (983). Kureen skews owner-occupied (102%), East Barron runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Kureen and East Barron side by side

MeasureKureenEast Barron
Renting
Owner occupied102.0%68.0%
Renter occupied7.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby38
Average ICSEA1007983
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population158278
Median age4945
Climate
Annual rainfall1711 mm1420 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C28.9°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
Kureen edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 983).

Kureen vs East Barron: common questions

Does Kureen or East Barron have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kureen scores 1007 vs 983 in East Barron. 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.