Pine Lodge vs Finley
Finley scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pine Lodge (988) sits above Finley (974). Finley skews owner-occupied (74%), Pine Lodge runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Pine Lodge and Finley side by side
| Measure | Pine Lodge | Finley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $345,000 |
| Median unit | – | $151,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 38 | 2,455 |
| Median age | 48 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 400 mm | 396 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.5°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
- Pine Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 974).
Pine Lodge vs Finley: common questions
Does Pine Lodge or Finley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pine Lodge scores 988 vs 974 in Finley. 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, Pine Lodge or Finley?
Finley scores 42/100 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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