Pines Forest vs Karingal
Pines Forest scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karingal (993) sits above Pines Forest (989).
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Pines Forest and Karingal side by side
| Measure | Pines Forest | Karingal |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 12 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 685 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.0°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
- Karingal edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989).
Pines Forest vs Karingal: common questions
Does Pines Forest or Karingal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karingal scores 993 vs 989 in Pines Forest. 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, Pines Forest or Karingal?
Pines Forest scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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