Side by sideSuburb comparison

Paracombe vs Millbrook.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Paracombe edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paracombe (1044) sits above Millbrook (1035). Paracombe skews owner-occupied (90%), Millbrook runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Paracombe edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1035). Paracombe also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsParacombe vs Millbrook

Common questions

Does Paracombe or Millbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paracombe scores 1044 vs 1035 in Millbrook. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Paracombe
Metric
Millbrook

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$263/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$263/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
435
Population
133
47
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1044
Avg ICSEA
1035

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).