Side by sideSuburb comparison

Panorama vs Pasadena.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,112,500 and $1,620,000. Panorama edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Panorama (median $1,112,500) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Pasadena ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Pasadena (0%) ran 5.5 percentage points ahead of Panorama (-5.5%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Panorama (1095) sits above Pasadena (1073). Panorama skews owner-occupied (84%), Pasadena runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Panorama is the lower entry point at $1,112,500 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Panorama delivers the better gross yield (3.27% vs 2.05%), but Pasadena has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.

For families

Panorama edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1073).

Common questionsPanorama vs Pasadena

Common questions

Is Panorama or Pasadena cheaper to buy in?

Panorama has the lower median house price at $1,112,500, roughly 31% below Pasadena ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Panorama or Pasadena?

Over the past 12 months, Pasadena grew 0% vs -5.5% in Panorama, a gap of 5.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.

Does Panorama or Pasadena have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Panorama scores 1095 vs 1073 in Pasadena. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Panorama or Pasadena?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Panorama vs 2.05% in Pasadena. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Panorama
Metric
Pasadena

Price & Market

$1,112,500
Median house
$1,620,000
$316,800
Median unit
$257,760
-5.5%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$700/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$640/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
100
2,388
Population
3,073
43
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1095
Avg ICSEA
1073

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).