Pakenham Upper vs Beaconsfield Upper
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaconsfield Upper (1044) sits above Pakenham Upper (1013).
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Pakenham Upper and Beaconsfield Upper side by side
| Measure | Pakenham Upper | Beaconsfield Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,215,600 |
| Median unit | – | $353,520 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,196 | 2,997 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 958 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.8°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
- Beaconsfield Upper edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1013).
Pakenham Upper vs Beaconsfield Upper: common questions
Does Pakenham Upper or Beaconsfield Upper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaconsfield Upper scores 1044 vs 1013 in Pakenham Upper. 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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