Millbrook vs Paracombe
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paracombe (1044) sits above Millbrook (1035). Paracombe skews owner-occupied (90%), Millbrook runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Millbrook and Paracombe side by side
| Measure | Millbrook | Paracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 133 | 435 |
| Median age | 50 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 787 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.3°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
- Paracombe edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1035). Paracombe also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Millbrook vs Paracombe: common questions
Does Millbrook or Paracombe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paracombe scores 1044 vs 1035 in Millbrook. 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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