Paling Yards vs Sofala

Sofala scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paling Yards (963) sits above Sofala (955).

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Paling Yards and Sofala side by side

MeasurePaling YardsSofala
Price and market
Median house–$812,500
Median unit–$274,320
Renting
House rent$580/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied–75.0%
Renter occupied–8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA963955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score010
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–111
Median age–60
Climate
Annual rainfall743 mm658 mm
Mean max, January27.2°C28.9°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
Paling Yards edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 955).

Paling Yards vs Sofala: common questions

Does Paling Yards or Sofala have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paling Yards scores 963 vs 955 in Sofala. 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, Paling Yards or Sofala?

Sofala scores 10/100 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.