Side by sideSuburb comparison

Curlewis vs Piallaway.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Curlewis (895) sits above Piallaway (872).

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

Curlewis edges out on average school ICSEA (895 vs 872).

Common questionsCurlewis vs Piallaway

Common questions

Does Curlewis or Piallaway have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Curlewis scores 895 vs 872 in Piallaway. 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

Curlewis
Metric
Piallaway

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$144/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
67.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
779
Population
128
40
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
20
895
Avg ICSEA
872

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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