Pie Creek vs Southside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southside (968) sits above Pie Creek (963). Pie Creek skews owner-occupied (94%), Southside runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Pie Creek and Southside side by side
| Measure | Pie Creek | Southside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 1,137 | 6,312 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1015 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 31.1°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
- Southside edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 963). Pie Creek also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pie Creek vs Southside: common questions
Does Pie Creek or Southside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southside scores 968 vs 963 in Pie Creek. 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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