Blighty vs Pine Lodge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pine Lodge (988) sits above Blighty (958). Blighty skews owner-occupied (74%), Pine Lodge runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Blighty and Pine Lodge side by side
| Measure | Blighty | Pine Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 192 | 38 |
| Median age | 36 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 394 mm | 400 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.5°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
- Pine Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 958). Blighty also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blighty vs Pine Lodge: common questions
Does Blighty or Pine Lodge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pine Lodge scores 988 vs 958 in Blighty. 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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