Maroon Dam vs Mount Barney
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maroon Dam (975) sits above Mount Barney (969).
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| Measure | Maroon Dam | Mount Barney |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | – | 46 |
| Median age | – | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 891 mm | 812 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.4°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
- Maroon Dam edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 969).
Maroon Dam vs Mount Barney: common questions
Does Maroon Dam or Mount Barney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maroon Dam scores 975 vs 969 in Mount Barney. 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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