Wakefield vs Barnsley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barnsley (967) sits above Wakefield (953).
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Wakefield and Barnsley side by side
| Measure | Wakefield | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $755,000 |
| Median unit | – | $277,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $685/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 144 | 1,735 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1032 mm | 1082 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.6°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
- Barnsley edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 953).
Wakefield vs Barnsley: common questions
Does Wakefield or Barnsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barnsley scores 967 vs 953 in Wakefield. 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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