Chapel Hill vs Paechtown
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chapel Hill (1066) sits above Paechtown (1056).
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Chapel Hill and Paechtown side by side
| Measure | Chapel Hill | Paechtown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1066 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 127 | 204 |
| Median age | 43 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 795 mm | 802 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.5°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
- Chapel Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1056). Paechtown also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chapel Hill vs Paechtown: common questions
Does Chapel Hill or Paechtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chapel Hill scores 1066 vs 1056 in Paechtown. 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.
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