Caroona vs Pine Ridge
Caroona scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pine Ridge (907) sits above Caroona (887). Pine Ridge skews owner-occupied (58%), Caroona runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Caroona and Pine Ridge side by side
| Measure | Caroona | Pine Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 56.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 907 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 196 | 96 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 612 mm | 608 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.4°C | 33.2°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 Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (907 vs 887).
Caroona vs Pine Ridge: common questions
Does Caroona or Pine Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pine Ridge scores 907 vs 887 in Caroona. 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, Caroona or Pine Ridge?
Caroona scores 6/100 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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