Side by sideSuburb comparison

Retreat vs Pipers Brook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Retreat (962) sits above Pipers Brook (956).

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

Retreat edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 956).

Common questionsRetreat vs Pipers Brook

Common questions

Does Retreat or Pipers Brook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Retreat scores 962 vs 956 in Pipers Brook. 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

Retreat
Metric
Pipers Brook

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
562
Population
109
47
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
2
962
Avg ICSEA
956

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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