Patchs Beach vs East Wardell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Wardell (975) sits above Patchs Beach (936). East Wardell skews owner-occupied (71%), Patchs Beach runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Patchs Beach and East Wardell side by side
| Measure | Patchs Beach | East Wardell |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $785,000 |
| Median unit | – | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -4.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 312 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1721 mm | 1721 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
- East Wardell edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 936). East Wardell also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Patchs Beach vs East Wardell: common questions
Does Patchs Beach or East Wardell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Wardell scores 975 vs 936 in Patchs Beach. 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.
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