Patersonia vs Targa
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Targa (970) sits above Patersonia (959).
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Patersonia and Targa side by side
| Measure | Patersonia | Targa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $225/wk | $225/wk |
| Unit rent | $293/wk | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 80.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 97 | 39 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1293 mm | 1434 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.6°C | 21.5°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
- Targa edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 959).
Patersonia vs Targa: common questions
Does Patersonia or Targa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Targa scores 970 vs 959 in Patersonia. 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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