East Arm vs Pinelands
Pinelands scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pinelands (931) sits above East Arm (919).
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East Arm and Pinelands side by side
| Measure | East Arm | Pinelands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $635/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 75 |
| Population | 15 | 19 |
| Median age | 45 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1726 mm | 1728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.1°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
- Pinelands edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 919). East Arm also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 30%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
East Arm vs Pinelands: common questions
Does East Arm or Pinelands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pinelands scores 931 vs 919 in East Arm. 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, East Arm or Pinelands?
Pinelands 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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