Side by sideSuburb comparison

Speewah vs Barron Gorge.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Speewah (1012) sits above Barron Gorge (1001).

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

Speewah edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1001).

Common questionsSpeewah vs Barron Gorge

Common questions

Does Speewah or Barron Gorge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Speewah scores 1012 vs 1001 in Barron Gorge. 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

Speewah
Metric
Barron Gorge

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$264/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
8.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
15
850
Population
73,803
51
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
19
1012
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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