Side by sideSuburb comparison

Empire Vale vs Pimlico Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Empire Vale (957) sits above Pimlico Island (953).

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

Empire Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 953).

Common questionsEmpire Vale vs Pimlico Island

Common questions

Does Empire Vale or Pimlico Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Empire Vale scores 957 vs 953 in Pimlico Island. 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

Empire Vale
Metric
Pimlico Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$520/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$366/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
185
Population
32,053
48
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
10
957
Avg ICSEA
953

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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