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Alva vs Colevale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alva (927) sits above Colevale (919). Alva skews owner-occupied (83%), Colevale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Alva and Colevale side by side

MeasureAlvaColevale
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%43.0%
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby814
Average ICSEA927919
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population21419
Median age5648
Climate
Annual rainfall948 mm969 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.6°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
Alva edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 919). Colevale also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Alva vs Colevale: common questions

Does Alva or Colevale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alva scores 927 vs 919 in Colevale. 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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