Pata vs Loxton
Loxton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 86/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pata (995) sits above Loxton (974). Pata skews owner-occupied (86%), Loxton runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Pata and Loxton side by side
| Measure | Pata | Loxton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 86 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 81 | 4,677 |
| Median age | 54 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 269 mm | 258 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.5°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
- 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
- Pata edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 974). Pata also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pata vs Loxton: common questions
Does Pata or Loxton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pata scores 995 vs 974 in Loxton. 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, Pata or Loxton?
Loxton scores 86/100 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.
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