Side by sideSuburb comparison

Reefton vs Big Pats Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Big Pats Creek (989) sits above Reefton (974).

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

Big Pats Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 974).

Common questionsReefton vs Big Pats Creek

Common questions

Does Reefton or Big Pats Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Big Pats Creek scores 989 vs 974 in Reefton. 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

Reefton
Metric
Big Pats Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5,951
Population
60
46
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
12
974
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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