Adams Estate vs Pioneer Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Adams Estate (998) sits above Pioneer Bay (984). Adams Estate skews owner-occupied (111%), Pioneer Bay runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Adams Estate and Pioneer Bay side by side
| Measure | Adams Estate | Pioneer Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $510,500 |
| Median unit | – | $246,240 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 111.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 365 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 900 mm | 884 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.7°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
- Adams Estate edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 984). Adams Estate also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
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Does Adams Estate or Pioneer Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Adams Estate scores 998 vs 984 in Pioneer Bay. 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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