Padthaway vs Western Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Padthaway (973) sits above Western Flat (971). Padthaway skews owner-occupied (65%), Western Flat runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Padthaway and Western Flat side by side
| Measure | Padthaway | Western Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $110/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 321 | 121 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 474 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.5°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
- Padthaway edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 971). Western Flat also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Padthaway vs Western Flat: common questions
Does Padthaway or Western Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Padthaway scores 973 vs 971 in Western Flat. 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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