Grantville vs Pioneer Bay
Pioneer Bay (median $510,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Grantville ($605,000).
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Grantville and Pioneer Bay side by side
| Measure | Grantville | Pioneer Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $605,000 | $510,500 |
| Median unit | $246,240 | $246,240 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,168 | 365 |
| Median age | 52 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 884 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
Grantville scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grantville (996) sits above Pioneer Bay (984).
- For buyers
- Pioneer Bay is the lower entry point at $510,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Grantville edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 984).
Grantville vs Pioneer Bay: common questions
Is Grantville or Pioneer Bay cheaper to buy in?
Pioneer Bay has the lower median house price at $510,500, roughly 16% below Grantville ($605,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Grantville or Pioneer Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grantville scores 996 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.
Which is more walkable, Grantville or Pioneer Bay?
Grantville scores 10/100 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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