Neerim Junction vs Piedmont
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Piedmont (1013) sits above Neerim Junction (1007). Neerim Junction skews owner-occupied (93%), Piedmont runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
Buying in Neerim Junction or Piedmont?
Selling in Neerim Junction? The free selling guide
Neerim Junction and Piedmont side by side
| Measure | Neerim Junction | Piedmont |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 139 | 52 |
| Median age | 53 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1167 mm | 1167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.1°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
- Piedmont edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1007).
Neerim Junction vs Piedmont: common questions
Does Neerim Junction or Piedmont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Piedmont scores 1013 vs 1007 in Neerim Junction. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Neerim Junction with
Choosing between Neerim Junction and Piedmont?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.