West Range vs Pinks Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pinks Beach (978) sits above West Range (961). West Range skews owner-occupied (129%), Pinks Beach runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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West Range and Pinks Beach side by side
| Measure | West Range | Pinks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $315/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $125/wk |
| Owner occupied | 129.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 25 | 87 |
| Median age | 51 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 525 mm | 525 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 25.4°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
- Pinks Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 961). West Range also has a higher family-household share (114% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
West Range vs Pinks Beach: common questions
Does West Range or Pinks Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pinks Beach scores 978 vs 961 in West Range. 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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