Side by sideSuburb comparison

Patchs Beach vs Pimlico Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pimlico Island (953) sits above Patchs Beach (936).

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

Pimlico Island edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 936).

Common questionsPatchs Beach vs Pimlico Island

Common questions

Does Patchs Beach or Pimlico Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pimlico Island scores 953 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.

The numbers behind the take

Patchs Beach
Metric
Pimlico Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$413/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$366/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
45
Population
32,053
49
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
10
936
Avg ICSEA
953

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).