Side by sideSuburb comparison

Stony Head vs Pipers River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pipers River (964) sits above Stony Head (905).

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

Pipers River edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 905).

Common questionsStony Head vs Pipers River

Common questions

Does Stony Head or Pipers River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pipers River scores 964 vs 905 in Stony Head. 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

Stony Head
Metric
Pipers River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$247/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,993
Population
433
49
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
20
905
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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