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Goat Island vs Patchs Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goat Island (955) sits above Patchs Beach (936).

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Goat Island and Patchs Beach side by side

MeasureGoat IslandPatchs Beach
Renting
House rent$750/wk$900/wk
Unit rent$600/wk$630/wk
Owner occupied–50.0%
Renter occupied–20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA955936
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population445
Median age4349
Climate
Annual rainfall1579 mm1721 mm
Mean max, January28.8°C28.6°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
Goat Island edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 936).

Goat Island vs Patchs Beach: common questions

Does Goat Island or Patchs Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goat Island scores 955 vs 936 in Patchs Beach. 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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