Bickley vs Pickering Brook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pickering Brook (1045) sits above Bickley (1037). Bickley skews owner-occupied (91%), Pickering Brook runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Bickley and Pickering Brook side by side
| Measure | Bickley | Pickering Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 5 |
| Population | 713 | 579 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 958 mm | 951 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.5°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
- Pickering Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1037). Bickley also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bickley vs Pickering Brook: common questions
Does Bickley or Pickering Brook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pickering Brook scores 1045 vs 1037 in Bickley. 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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