Paechtown vs Biggs Flat
Biggs Flat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Biggs Flat (1062) sits above Paechtown (1056). Paechtown skews owner-occupied (96%), Biggs Flat runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Paechtown and Biggs Flat side by side
| Measure | Paechtown | Biggs Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 204 | 84 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 802 mm | 802 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°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
- Biggs Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1056). Paechtown also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Paechtown vs Biggs Flat: common questions
Does Paechtown or Biggs Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Biggs Flat scores 1062 vs 1056 in Paechtown. 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, Paechtown or Biggs Flat?
Biggs Flat scores 2/100 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.
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