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Pine Lodge vs Retreat

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pine Lodge (988) sits above Retreat (962). Retreat skews owner-occupied (72%), Pine Lodge runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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Pine Lodge and Retreat side by side

MeasurePine LodgeRetreat
Renting
House rent$500/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied57.0%72.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA988962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3845
Median age4856
Climate
Annual rainfall400 mm394 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C32.6°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 962). Retreat also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Pine Lodge vs Retreat: common questions

Does Pine Lodge or Retreat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pine Lodge scores 988 vs 962 in Retreat. 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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