Side by sideSuburb comparison

White Patch vs Welsby.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Welsby (995) sits above White Patch (969).

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

Welsby edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 969).

Common questionsWhite Patch vs Welsby

Common questions

Does White Patch or Welsby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Welsby scores 995 vs 969 in White Patch. 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

White Patch
Metric
Welsby

Price & Market

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

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$335/wk
$475/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$285/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
0
150
Population
20,612
56
Median age
63

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
20
969
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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