Patonga vs Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach (median $1,587,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Patonga ($1,835,000).
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Patonga and Pearl Beach side by side
| Measure | Patonga | Pearl Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,835,000 | $1,587,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -20.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $498/wk | $498/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 235 | 510 |
| Median age | 65 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1110 mm | 1167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.1°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
Pearl Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pearl Beach (1016) sits above Patonga (1011).
- For buyers
- Pearl Beach is the lower entry point at $1,587,500 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Pearl Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (2.13% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Pearl Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1011). Pearl Beach also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Patonga vs Pearl Beach: common questions
Is Patonga or Pearl Beach cheaper to buy in?
Pearl Beach has the lower median house price at $1,587,500, roughly 13% below Patonga ($1,835,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Patonga or Pearl Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pearl Beach scores 1016 vs 1011 in Patonga. 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.
Which is more walkable, Patonga or Pearl Beach?
Pearl Beach scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Patonga or Pearl Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.13% in Pearl Beach vs 1.84% in Patonga. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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