Canowindra vs Pimpama
Pimpama scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pimpama (1014) sits above Canowindra (1009).
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Canowindra and Pimpama side by side
| Measure | Canowindra | Pimpama |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 100 |
| Population | – | 24,601 |
| Median age | – | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1070 mm | 1163 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
- Pimpama edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1009).
Canowindra vs Pimpama: common questions
Does Canowindra or Pimpama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pimpama scores 1014 vs 1009 in Canowindra. 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.
Which is more walkable, Canowindra or Pimpama?
Pimpama scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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