Patrick Estate vs Vernor
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vernor (937) sits above Patrick Estate (920). Vernor skews owner-occupied (88%), Patrick Estate runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Patrick Estate and Vernor side by side
| Measure | Patrick Estate | Vernor |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 181 | 235 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 723 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.6°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
- Vernor edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 920). Patrick Estate also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Patrick Estate vs Vernor: common questions
Does Patrick Estate or Vernor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vernor scores 937 vs 920 in Patrick Estate. 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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