Plainby vs Upper Pinelands
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Pinelands (985) sits above Plainby (982). Upper Pinelands skews owner-occupied (130%), Plainby runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Plainby and Upper Pinelands side by side
| Measure | Plainby | Upper Pinelands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 130.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 56 | 49 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.5°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
- Upper Pinelands edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 982). Upper Pinelands also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Plainby vs Upper Pinelands: common questions
Does Plainby or Upper Pinelands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Pinelands scores 985 vs 982 in Plainby. 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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