Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pioneer Bay vs Jam Jerrup.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pioneer Bay (984) sits above Jam Jerrup (983). Jam Jerrup skews owner-occupied (86%), Pioneer Bay runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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

Pioneer Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 983). Jam Jerrup also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPioneer Bay vs Jam Jerrup

Common questions

Does Pioneer Bay or Jam Jerrup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pioneer Bay scores 984 vs 983 in Jam Jerrup. 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

Pioneer Bay
Metric
Jam Jerrup

Price & Market

$510,500
Median house
$246,240
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$231/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
365
Population
106
41
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
10
984
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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