Side by sideSuburb comparison

Paynesville vs Boole Poole.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boole Poole (987) sits above Paynesville (976).

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

Boole Poole edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 976).

Common questionsPaynesville vs Boole Poole

Common questions

Does Paynesville or Boole Poole have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boole Poole scores 987 vs 976 in Paynesville. 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

Paynesville
Metric
Boole Poole

Price & Market

$521,500
Median house
$340,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$309/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$309/wk
$263/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,235
Population
9
63
Median age
63

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
5
976
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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