Barron vs Freshwater
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The verdict
Freshwater rates higher for liveability (58 vs 41).
Scores
BarronFreshwater
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 38 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 60 |
| Liveability | 41 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68 | 2,142 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,042 | $1,867 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 47.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 75.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Barron — · Freshwater —
Property
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,941 | 2,708 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 654 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barron · Freshwater
Transport
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1259.3 km | 1257.5 km |
Liveability
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1398.3 km | 1396.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Barron | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 68 | 2,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 72 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.44% | 0.49% |
Common questions
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