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Melrose vs Lower Barrington

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melrose (952) sits above Lower Barrington (949).

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Melrose and Lower Barrington side by side

MeasureMelroseLower Barrington
Renting
House rent$250/wk$208/wk
Unit rent$213/wk$315/wk
Owner occupied–86.0%
Renter occupied–10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1420
Average ICSEA952949
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–278
Median age–49
Climate
Annual rainfall994 mm1080 mm
Mean max, January21.7°C21.6°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
Melrose edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 949).

Melrose vs Lower Barrington: common questions

Does Melrose or Lower Barrington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melrose scores 952 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.

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