Side by sideSuburb comparison

Paddys River vs Brayton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paddys River (1011) sits above Brayton (980).

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

Paddys River edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 980).

Common questionsPaddys River vs Brayton

Common questions

Does Paddys River or Brayton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paddys River scores 1011 vs 980 in Brayton. 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

Paddys River
Metric
Brayton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
16,724
Population
208
47
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
1011
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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