Side by sideSuburb comparison

Modewarre vs Paraparap.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paraparap (1074) sits above Modewarre (1067). Modewarre skews owner-occupied (84%), Paraparap runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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

Paraparap edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1067). Modewarre also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsModewarre vs Paraparap

Common questions

Does Modewarre or Paraparap have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paraparap scores 1074 vs 1067 in Modewarre. 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

Modewarre
Metric
Paraparap

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
68.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
277
Population
167
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1067
Avg ICSEA
1074

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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