Panorama vs Pasadena
Pasadena (median $1,230,750) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Panorama ($1,355,500). Over the past year, Panorama (+16.5%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Pasadena (+14.5%) on house-price growth.
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Panorama and Pasadena side by side
| Measure | Panorama | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,355,500 | $1,230,750 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | +14.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1095 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Population | 2,388 | 3,073 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°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
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).
- For buyers
- Pasadena is the lower entry point at $1,230,750 median, 9% 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: Pasadena delivers the better gross yield (2.79% vs 2.59%), but Panorama 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).
Panorama vs Pasadena: common questions
Is Panorama or Pasadena cheaper to buy in?
Pasadena has the lower median house price at $1,230,750, roughly 9% below Panorama ($1,355,500). 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, Panorama grew +16.5% vs +14.5% in Pasadena, a gap of 2.0 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 2.79% in Pasadena vs 2.59% in Panorama. 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.
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