Norwell vs Pimpama
Pimpama scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pimpama (1014) sits above Norwell (1008). Norwell skews owner-occupied (55%), Pimpama runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Norwell and Pimpama side by side
| Measure | Norwell | Pimpama |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 189 | 24,601 |
| Median age | 43 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1163 mm | 1163 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
- Pimpama edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1008). Pimpama also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Norwell vs Pimpama: common questions
Does Norwell or Pimpama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pimpama scores 1014 vs 1008 in Norwell. 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, Norwell or Pimpama?
Pimpama scores 18/100 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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