Patrick Estate vs Wivenhoe Pocket
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wivenhoe Pocket (937) sits above Patrick Estate (920). Wivenhoe Pocket skews owner-occupied (83%), Patrick Estate runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Patrick Estate and Wivenhoe Pocket side by side
| Measure | Patrick Estate | Wivenhoe Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 12.0% |
| 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 | 417 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| 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
- Wivenhoe Pocket 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 Wivenhoe Pocket: common questions
Does Patrick Estate or Wivenhoe Pocket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wivenhoe Pocket 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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