Rising Sun vs Pimlico
Rising Sun scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rising Sun (973) sits above Pimlico (948).
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Rising Sun and Pimlico side by side
| Measure | Rising Sun | Pimlico |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $400/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1086 mm | 1086 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
- Rising Sun edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 948).
Rising Sun vs Pimlico: common questions
Does Rising Sun or Pimlico have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rising Sun scores 973 vs 948 in Pimlico. 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.
Which is more walkable, Rising Sun or Pimlico?
Rising Sun scores 16/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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