Lue vs Bara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bara (942) sits above Lue (924). Bara skews owner-occupied (92%), Lue runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Lue and Bara side by side
| Measure | Lue | Bara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 216 | 19 |
| Median age | 43 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.0°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
- Bara edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 924). Lue also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 31%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lue vs Bara: common questions
Does Lue or Bara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bara scores 942 vs 924 in Lue. 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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