Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wardell vs Patchs Beach.

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

Wardell scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wardell (977) sits above Patchs Beach (936). Wardell skews owner-occupied (61%), Patchs Beach runs more rental-dense (50% 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

Wardell edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 936).

Common questionsWardell vs Patchs Beach

Common questions

Does Wardell or Patchs Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wardell scores 977 vs 936 in Patchs Beach. 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.

Which is more walkable, Wardell or Patchs Beach?

Wardell scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Wardell
Metric
Patchs Beach

Price & Market

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

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$413/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
32.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
830
Population
45
47
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
977
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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