Pound Creek vs Venus Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pound Creek (1010) sits above Venus Bay (1004).

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Pound Creek and Venus Bay side by side

MeasurePound CreekVenus Bay
Price and market
Median house–$454,000
Median unit–$205,920
Renting
Owner occupied73.0%–
Renter occupied8.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby137
Average ICSEA10101004
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population126–
Median age53–
Climate
Annual rainfall887 mm833 mm
Mean max, January24.4°C24.2°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
Pound Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1004).

Pound Creek vs Venus Bay: common questions

Does Pound Creek or Venus Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pound Creek scores 1010 vs 1004 in Venus 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.