Lower Barrington vs Nook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nook (952) sits above Lower Barrington (949). Nook skews owner-occupied (97%), Lower Barrington runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Lower Barrington and Nook side by side
| Measure | Lower Barrington | Nook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $208/wk | $208/wk |
| Unit rent | $315/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 278 | 201 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1080 mm | 1135 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.6°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
- Nook edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 949).
Lower Barrington vs Nook: common questions
Does Lower Barrington or Nook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nook scores 952 vs 949 in Lower Barrington. 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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