Ambleside vs Wesley Vale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ambleside (949) sits above Wesley Vale (948).
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Ambleside and Wesley Vale side by side
| Measure | Ambleside | Wesley Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $285/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 695 | 483 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 860 mm | 802 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.8°C | 21.6°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
- Ambleside edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 948).
Ambleside vs Wesley Vale: common questions
Does Ambleside or Wesley Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ambleside scores 949 vs 948 in Wesley Vale. 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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