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Tocal vs Paterson

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tocal (990) sits above Paterson (986).

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Tocal and Paterson side by side

MeasureTocalPaterson
Price and market
Median house–$885,000
Median unit–$343,440
House price change, 12 months–-5.3%
Renting
Owner occupied–82.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA990986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population47960
Median age1941
Climate
Annual rainfall884 mm938 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C30.5°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
Tocal edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 986).

Tocal vs Paterson: common questions

Does Tocal or Paterson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tocal scores 990 vs 986 in Paterson. 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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