Beechford vs Pipers River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pipers River (964) sits above Beechford (905).
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Beechford and Pipers River side by side
| Measure | Beechford | Pipers River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $210/wk | $260/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 111 | 433 |
| Median age | 59 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 723 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 22.3°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
- Pipers River edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 905). Pipers River also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beechford vs Pipers River: common questions
Does Beechford or Pipers River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pipers River scores 964 vs 905 in Beechford. 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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