Loveday vs Barmera
Barmera scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barmera (946) sits above Loveday (937). Loveday skews owner-occupied (85%), Barmera runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Loveday and Barmera side by side
| Measure | Loveday | Barmera |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $372/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 655 | 2,884 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 266 mm | 256 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 33.0°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
- Barmera edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 937).
Loveday vs Barmera: common questions
Does Loveday or Barmera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barmera scores 946 vs 937 in Loveday. 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.
Which is more walkable, Loveday or Barmera?
Barmera scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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