Big Pats Creek vs Powelltown

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Powelltown (997) sits above Big Pats Creek (989).

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Big Pats Creek and Powelltown side by side

MeasureBig Pats CreekPowelltown
Renting
Owner occupied77.0%81.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1213
Average ICSEA989997
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population60214
Median age5547
Climate
Annual rainfall1385 mm1515 mm
Mean max, January26.3°C24.9°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
Powelltown edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 989). Powelltown also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Big Pats Creek vs Powelltown: common questions

Does Big Pats Creek or Powelltown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Powelltown scores 997 vs 989 in Big Pats Creek. 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.