Side by sideSuburb comparison

Redbank vs Barkly.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Redbank edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redbank (958) sits above Barkly (955).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Redbank edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 955).

Common questionsRedbank vs Barkly

Common questions

Does Redbank or Barkly have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redbank scores 958 vs 955 in Barkly. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Redbank
Metric
Barkly

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$180/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$155/wk
$153/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$132/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
817
Population
608
54
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
12
958
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).