Patchs Beach vs Empire Vale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Empire Vale (957) sits above Patchs Beach (936). Empire Vale skews owner-occupied (80%), Patchs Beach runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Patchs Beach and Empire Vale side by side
| Measure | Patchs Beach | Empire Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 185 |
| Median age | 49 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1721 mm | 1755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.7°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
- Empire Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 936). Empire Vale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Patchs Beach vs Empire Vale: common questions
Does Patchs Beach or Empire Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Empire Vale scores 957 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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