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

MeasureAdams EstatePioneer Bay
Price and market
Median house–$510,500
Median unit–$246,240
Renting
Owner occupied111.0%74.0%
Renter occupied–19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby108
Average ICSEA998984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population83365
Median age4141
Climate
Annual rainfall900 mm884 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C24.7°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.

Adams Estate vs Pioneer Bay: common questions

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.