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Lower Moira vs Barmah

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Moira (976) sits above Barmah (965).

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Lower Moira and Barmah side by side

MeasureLower MoiraBarmah
Renting
Owner occupied75.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby420
Average ICSEA976965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population30229
Median age5956
Climate
Annual rainfall403 mm397 mm
Mean max, January31.9°C32.0°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
Lower Moira edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 965). Barmah also has a higher family-household share (51% vs 33%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lower Moira vs Barmah: common questions

Does Lower Moira or Barmah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Moira scores 976 vs 965 in Barmah. 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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