Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pimba vs Purple Downs.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Pimba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pimba (954) sits above Purple Downs (950).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Pimba edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 950).

Common questionsPimba vs Purple Downs

Common questions

Does Pimba or Purple Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pimba scores 954 vs 950 in Purple Downs. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Pimba
Metric
Purple Downs

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$100/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$100/wk
$70/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$85/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
25
Population
252
52
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
3
954
Avg ICSEA
950

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).