Blue Vale vs Willala
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willala (914) sits above Blue Vale (913). Blue Vale skews owner-occupied (81%), Willala runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Blue Vale and Willala side by side
| Measure | Blue Vale | Willala |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 914 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 81 | 55 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 559 mm | 560 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.1°C | 34.1°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
- Willala edges out on average school ICSEA (914 vs 913). Blue Vale also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blue Vale vs Willala: common questions
Does Blue Vale or Willala have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willala scores 914 vs 913 in Blue 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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