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Paechtown vs Echunga

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paechtown (1056) sits above Echunga (1043). Paechtown skews owner-occupied (96%), Echunga runs more rental-dense (86% owner).

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Paechtown and Echunga side by side

MeasurePaechtownEchunga
Renting
House rent$650/wk$565/wk
Unit rent$480/wk$320/wk
Owner occupied96.0%86.0%
Renter occupied13.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2015
Average ICSEA10561043
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2041,219
Median age5141
Climate
Annual rainfall802 mm783 mm
Mean max, January27.5°C27.0°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
Paechtown edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1043).

Paechtown vs Echunga: common questions

Does Paechtown or Echunga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paechtown scores 1056 vs 1043 in Echunga. 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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