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Pioneer Bay vs The Gurdies

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Gurdies (988) sits above Pioneer Bay (984). The Gurdies skews owner-occupied (88%), Pioneer Bay runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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Pioneer Bay and The Gurdies side by side

MeasurePioneer BayThe Gurdies
Price and market
Median house$510,500–
Median unit$246,240–
Renting
Owner occupied74.0%88.0%
Renter occupied19.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby88
Average ICSEA984988
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population365243
Median age4157
Climate
Annual rainfall884 mm884 mm
Mean max, January24.7°C24.7°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
The Gurdies edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 984).

Pioneer Bay vs The Gurdies: common questions

Does Pioneer Bay or The Gurdies have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Gurdies scores 988 vs 984 in Pioneer Bay. 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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