Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blaxlands Ridge vs Colo.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Colo (987) sits above Blaxlands Ridge (965).

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

Colo edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 965).

Common questionsBlaxlands Ridge vs Colo

Common questions

Does Blaxlands Ridge or Colo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Colo scores 987 vs 965 in Blaxlands Ridge. 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

Blaxlands Ridge
Metric
Colo

Price & Market

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

Rental

$440/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$470/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
5.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
589
Population
35,328
39
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
965
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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