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The Caves vs Barmoya

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barmoya (975) sits above The Caves (962). Barmoya skews owner-occupied (108%), The Caves runs more rental-dense (89% owner).

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The Caves and Barmoya side by side

MeasureThe CavesBarmoya
Renting
Owner occupied89.0%108.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1110
Average ICSEA962975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population68085
Median age4040
Climate
Annual rainfall822 mm840 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.0°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
Barmoya edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 962). Barmoya also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Caves vs Barmoya: common questions

Does The Caves or Barmoya have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barmoya scores 975 vs 962 in The Caves. 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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