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Lower Barrington vs Paloona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paloona (950) sits above Lower Barrington (949).

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Lower Barrington and Paloona side by side

MeasureLower BarringtonPaloona
Renting
House rent$208/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$315/wk$335/wk
Owner occupied86.0%85.0%
Renter occupied10.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA949950
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population27884
Median age4940
Climate
Annual rainfall1080 mm969 mm
Mean max, January21.6°C21.6°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
Paloona edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 949).

Lower Barrington vs Paloona: common questions

Does Lower Barrington or Paloona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paloona scores 950 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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