Central Colo vs Upper Colo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Colo (992) sits above Central Colo (989). Upper Colo skews owner-occupied (76%), Central Colo runs more rental-dense (45% owner).

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Central Colo and Upper Colo side by side

MeasureCentral ColoUpper Colo
Renting
House rent$720/wk$720/wk
Unit rent$500/wk$500/wk
Owner occupied45.0%76.0%
Renter occupied–14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1916
Average ICSEA989992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3048
Median age3936
Climate
Annual rainfall830 mm848 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.2°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
Upper Colo edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 989). Upper Colo also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 27%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Central Colo vs Upper Colo: common questions

Does Central Colo or Upper Colo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Colo scores 992 vs 989 in Central Colo. 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.