Pelican Point vs Carpenter Rocks
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pelican Point (957) sits above Carpenter Rocks (955). Pelican Point skews owner-occupied (78%), Carpenter Rocks runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Pelican Point and Carpenter Rocks side by side
| Measure | Pelican Point | Carpenter Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 81 | 87 |
| Median age | 63 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 749 mm | 744 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 23.9°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
- Pelican Point edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 955). Carpenter Rocks also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pelican Point vs Carpenter Rocks: common questions
Does Pelican Point or Carpenter Rocks have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pelican Point scores 957 vs 955 in Carpenter Rocks. 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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