Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lower Barrington vs Paloona.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Paloona edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsLower 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lower Barrington
Metric
Paloona

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$208/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$335/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
278
Population
84
49
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
949
Avg ICSEA
950

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).