Paterson vs Butterwick
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Butterwick (1009) sits above Paterson (986).
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Paterson and Butterwick side by side
| Measure | Paterson | Butterwick |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $885,000 | – |
| Median unit | $343,440 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -5.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 960 | 190 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 938 mm | 955 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.1°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
- Butterwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 986). Butterwick also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Paterson vs Butterwick: common questions
Does Paterson or Butterwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Butterwick scores 1009 vs 986 in Paterson. 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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