Side by sideSuburb comparison

Miva vs Paterson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paterson (930) sits above Miva (919).

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

Paterson edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 919).

Common questionsMiva vs Paterson

Common questions

Does Miva or Paterson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paterson scores 930 vs 919 in Miva. 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

Miva
Metric
Paterson

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
55
Population
46,427
52
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
6
919
Avg ICSEA
930

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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