Pilton vs Manapouri
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manapouri (990) sits above Pilton (988). Manapouri skews owner-occupied (94%), Pilton runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Pilton and Manapouri side by side
| Measure | Pilton | Manapouri |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 71 | 47 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 640 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 30.3°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
- Manapouri edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 988). Pilton also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pilton vs Manapouri: common questions
Does Pilton or Manapouri have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manapouri scores 990 vs 988 in Pilton. 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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