Beaconsfield Upper vs Pakenham Upper

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaconsfield Upper (1044) sits above Pakenham Upper (1013).

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Beaconsfield Upper and Pakenham Upper side by side

MeasureBeaconsfield UpperPakenham Upper
Price and market
Median house$1,215,600–
Median unit$353,520–
Renting
Owner occupied93.0%94.0%
Renter occupied4.0%3.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10441013
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2,9971,196
Median age4244
Climate
Annual rainfall958 mm1007 mm
Mean max, January25.8°C25.6°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
Beaconsfield Upper edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1013).

Beaconsfield Upper vs Pakenham Upper: common questions

Does Beaconsfield Upper or Pakenham Upper have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaconsfield Upper scores 1044 vs 1013 in Pakenham Upper. 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.