Paterson vs Vacy
Paterson (median $885,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Vacy ($1,080,000). Over the past year, Vacy (+12.5%) ran 17.8 percentage points ahead of Paterson (-5.3%) on house-price growth.
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Paterson and Vacy side by side
| Measure | Paterson | Vacy |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $885,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -5.3% | +12.5% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 960 | 719 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 938 mm | 868 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vacy (987) sits above Paterson (986).
- For buyers
- Paterson is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Vacy has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Vacy edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 986).
Paterson vs Vacy: common questions
Is Paterson or Vacy cheaper to buy in?
Paterson has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 18% below Vacy ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Paterson or Vacy?
Over the past 12 months, Vacy grew +12.5% vs -5.3% in Paterson, a gap of 17.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Paterson or Vacy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vacy scores 987 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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