Mcewens Beach vs Paget
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paget (971) sits above Mcewens Beach (959). Mcewens Beach skews owner-occupied (84%), Paget runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Mcewens Beach and Paget side by side
| Measure | Mcewens Beach | Paget |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 159 | 339 |
| Median age | 54 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1456 mm | 1439 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.8°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
- Paget edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 959). Mcewens Beach also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mcewens Beach vs Paget: common questions
Does Mcewens Beach or Paget have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paget scores 971 vs 959 in Mcewens 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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