Padstow vs Peakhurst
Padstow (median $1,631,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Peakhurst ($1,655,000). Over the past year, Padstow (+4.8%) ran 3.4 percentage points ahead of Peakhurst (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Padstow | Peakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,631,000 | $1,655,000 |
| Median unit | $840,500 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.8% | +1.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,017 | 12,079 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 889 mm | 889 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°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
Padstow scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Peakhurst (1052) sits above Padstow (1020).
- For buyers
- Padstow is the lower entry point at $1,631,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Padstow carries both higher gross yield (2.71% vs 2.67%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Peakhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1020).
Padstow vs Peakhurst: common questions
Is Padstow or Peakhurst cheaper to buy in?
Padstow has the lower median house price at $1,631,000, roughly 1% below Peakhurst ($1,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Padstow or Peakhurst?
Over the past 12 months, Padstow grew +4.8% vs +1.4% in Peakhurst, a gap of 3.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Padstow or Peakhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peakhurst scores 1052 vs 1020 in Padstow. 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.
Which is more walkable, Padstow or Peakhurst?
Padstow scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Padstow or Peakhurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.71% in Padstow vs 2.67% in Peakhurst. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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