Side by sideSuburb comparison

Buxton vs Pacific Haven.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Pacific Haven edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pacific Haven (962) sits above Buxton (951).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Pacific Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 951).

Common questionsBuxton vs Pacific Haven

Common questions

Does Buxton or Pacific Haven have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pacific Haven scores 962 vs 951 in Buxton. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Buxton
Metric
Pacific Haven

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8,048
Population
778
56
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
951
Avg ICSEA
962

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).