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Barrington vs Bowman Farm

The verdict

Barrington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.10M in Bowman Farm. Barrington rates higher for education (48 vs 32).

Scores

BarringtonBowman Farm
BarringtonBowman Farm
Overall2217
Transport00
Education4832
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BarringtonBowman Farm
Population39441
Median age5549
Median household income (wk)$1,262$949
Bachelor degree or higher34.5%10.3%
Born in Australia85.3%80.5%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Barrington Stable · Bowman Farm Stable

Property

BarringtonBowman Farm
Median house price$1.08M$1.10M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$480$480
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)77Data not available

Median price history

Safety

BarringtonBowman Farm
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k2540
Domestic assault /100k7610
Total incidents /100k (all)3,3000

Total incidents over time

Schools

BarringtonBowman Farm
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA991Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Barrington · Bowman Farm

Transport

BarringtonBowman Farm
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.9 km10.9 km

Liveability

BarringtonBowman Farm
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)59.3 km58.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)218.5 km228.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.3 km11.8 km

Population & growth

BarringtonBowman Farm
Population (2021)39441
Estimated 202540142
Projected 204141043
Annual growth rate0.44%0.60%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Barrington or Bowman Farm?

Barrington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.10M.

Which has better public transport, Barrington or Bowman Farm?

Barrington and Bowman Farm have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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