Side by sideSuburb comparison

Whyalla Barson vs Cultana.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whyalla Barson (901) sits above Cultana (890).

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

Whyalla Barson edges out on average school ICSEA (901 vs 890).

Common questionsWhyalla Barson vs Cultana

Common questions

Does Whyalla Barson or Cultana have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whyalla Barson scores 901 vs 890 in Cultana. 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

Whyalla Barson
Metric
Cultana

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
88
Population
9
66
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
3
901
Avg ICSEA
890

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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