Bellingham vs Pipers Brook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pipers Brook (956) sits above Bellingham (931).
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Bellingham and Pipers Brook side by side
| Measure | Bellingham | Pipers Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $215/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 78 | 109 |
| Median age | 58 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 844 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.2°C | 22.4°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 Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 931). Pipers Brook also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bellingham vs Pipers Brook: common questions
Does Bellingham or Pipers Brook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pipers Brook scores 956 vs 931 in Bellingham. 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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