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Pipers River vs Retreat

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pipers River (964) sits above Retreat (962).

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Pipers River and Retreat side by side

MeasurePipers RiverRetreat
Renting
House rent$290/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$260/wk$213/wk
Owner occupied82.0%–
Renter occupied8.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA964962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population433562
Median age4347
Climate
Annual rainfall826 mm939 mm
Mean max, January22.3°C22.3°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
Pipers River edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 962).

Pipers River vs Retreat: common questions

Does Pipers River or Retreat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pipers River scores 964 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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