Glen Forbes vs Pioneer Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Forbes (992) sits above Pioneer Bay (984). Glen Forbes skews owner-occupied (84%), Pioneer Bay runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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| Measure | Glen Forbes | Pioneer Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $510,500 |
| Median unit | – | $246,240 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 118 | 365 |
| Median age | 56 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 827 mm | 884 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 24.7°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
- Glen Forbes edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 984). Glen Forbes also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
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Does Glen Forbes or Pioneer Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Forbes scores 992 vs 984 in Pioneer Bay. 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.
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