Lower Snug vs Barretta
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barretta (1048) sits above Lower Snug (1031). Lower Snug skews owner-occupied (93%), Barretta runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Lower Snug and Barretta side by side
| Measure | Lower Snug | Barretta |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $375/wk | $375/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $155/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 65 |
| Population | 460 | 63 |
| Median age | 45 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 834 mm | 771 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.9°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
- Barretta edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1031). Lower Snug also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 35%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower Snug vs Barretta: common questions
Does Lower Snug or Barretta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barretta scores 1048 vs 1031 in Lower Snug. 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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