Derby vs Pioneer
Derby scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pioneer (909) sits above Derby (870).
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Derby and Pioneer side by side
| Measure | Derby | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $153/wk | $153/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1146 mm | 980 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.2°C | 22.2°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
- Pioneer edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 870).
Derby vs Pioneer: common questions
Does Derby or Pioneer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pioneer scores 909 vs 870 in Derby. 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, Derby or Pioneer?
Derby scores 4/100 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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