Pine Point vs James Well
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pine Point (942) sits above James Well (933). James Well skews owner-occupied (87%), Pine Point runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Pine Point and James Well side by side
| Measure | Pine Point | James Well |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $248/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 88 | 63 |
| Median age | 55 | 66 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 359 mm | 364 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.2°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 Point edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 933). Pine Point also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pine Point vs James Well: common questions
Does Pine Point or James Well have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pine Point scores 942 vs 933 in James Well. 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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