Nanango vs Barker Creek Flat

Nanango scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barker Creek Flat (936) sits above Nanango (926).

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Nanango and Barker Creek Flat side by side

MeasureNanangoBarker Creek Flat
Price and market
Median house$390,000–
Median unit$260,000–
Renting
House rent$440/wk–
Owner occupied64.0%68.0%
Renter occupied32.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA926936
Lifestyle and people
Walk score40
Transit score00
Bike score750
Population3,67961
Median age5348
Climate
Annual rainfall750 mm684 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.9°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
Barker Creek Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 926). Barker Creek Flat also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Nanango vs Barker Creek Flat: common questions

Does Nanango or Barker Creek Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barker Creek Flat scores 936 vs 926 in Nanango. 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.

Which is more walkable, Nanango or Barker Creek Flat?

Nanango scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.