Side by sideSuburb comparison

Paynedale vs Capel River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capel River (1007) sits above Paynedale (986).

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

Capel River edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 986).

Common questionsPaynedale vs Capel River

Common questions

Does Paynedale or Capel River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capel River scores 1007 vs 986 in Paynedale. 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

Paynedale
Metric
Capel River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$375/wk
96.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
60
Population
136
40
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
6
986
Avg ICSEA
1007

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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