Petwood vs Mount Barker Junction
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Barker Junction (1047) sits above Petwood (1025).
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Petwood and Mount Barker Junction side by side
| Measure | Petwood | Mount Barker Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $298/wk |
| Owner occupied | 104.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 90 | 8 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 763 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.6°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
- Mount Barker Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1025). Mount Barker Junction also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Petwood vs Mount Barker Junction: common questions
Does Petwood or Mount Barker Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Barker Junction scores 1047 vs 1025 in Petwood. 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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