Winkie vs Barmera
Barmera scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barmera (946) sits above Winkie (936). Winkie skews owner-occupied (77%), Barmera runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Winkie and Barmera side by side
| Measure | Winkie | Barmera |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $372/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 336 | 2,884 |
| Median age | 51 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 251 mm | 256 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 33.0°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
- Barmera edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 936). Winkie also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Winkie vs Barmera: common questions
Does Winkie or Barmera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barmera scores 946 vs 936 in Winkie. 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.
Which is more walkable, Winkie or Barmera?
Barmera scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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