Bobbin Head vs Mount Colah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bobbin Head (1134) sits above Mount Colah (1114).
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Bobbin Head and Mount Colah side by side
| Measure | Bobbin Head | Mount Colah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,693,000 |
| Median unit | – | $403,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +5.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1280/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $763/wk | $670/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1114 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 35 |
| Population | – | 7,816 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1167 mm | 1074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.7°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
- Bobbin Head edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1114).
Bobbin Head vs Mount Colah: common questions
Does Bobbin Head or Mount Colah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bobbin Head scores 1134 vs 1114 in Mount Colah. 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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