Side by sideSuburb comparison

Patersonia vs Targa.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Targa (970) sits above Patersonia (959).

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

Targa edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 959).

Common questionsPatersonia 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.

The numbers behind the take

Patersonia
Metric
Targa

Price & Market

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

Rental

$225/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$293/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
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97
Population
39
44
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
20
959
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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