Side by sideSuburb comparison

Calamia vs Pillar Valley.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Calamia edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calamia (1019) sits above Pillar Valley (970). Pillar Valley skews owner-occupied (85%), Calamia runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Calamia edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 970).

Common questionsCalamia vs Pillar Valley

Common questions

Does Calamia or Pillar Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calamia scores 1019 vs 970 in Pillar Valley. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Calamia
Metric
Pillar Valley

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
24
Population
352
54
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
4
1019
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).