Side by sideSuburb comparison

Timboon West vs Paaratte.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paaratte (993) sits above Timboon West (980). Paaratte skews owner-occupied (77%), Timboon West runs more rental-dense (55% owner).

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

Paaratte edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 980).

Common questionsTimboon West vs Paaratte

Common questions

Does Timboon West or Paaratte have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paaratte scores 993 vs 980 in Timboon West. 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

Timboon West
Metric
Paaratte

Price & Market

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

Rental

$239/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$239/wk
$25/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
55.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
57
Population
36
37
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
2
980
Avg ICSEA
993

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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