Brandon vs Colevale
Brandon scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brandon (920) sits above Colevale (919). Brandon skews owner-occupied (74%), Colevale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Brandon and Colevale side by side
| Measure | Brandon | Colevale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,088 | 19 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 917 mm | 969 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.6°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
- Brandon edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 919). Colevale also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brandon vs Colevale: common questions
Does Brandon or Colevale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brandon scores 920 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.
Which is more walkable, Brandon or Colevale?
Brandon scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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