Chigwell vs Collinsvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collinsvale (949) sits above Chigwell (944). Collinsvale skews owner-occupied (89%), Chigwell runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Chigwell and Collinsvale side by side
| Measure | Chigwell | Collinsvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $305/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 50 | – |
| Population | 2,050 | 631 |
| Median age | 33 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 567 mm | 875 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.3°C | 20.1°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
- Collinsvale edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 944). Collinsvale also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chigwell vs Collinsvale: common questions
Does Chigwell or Collinsvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collinsvale scores 949 vs 944 in Chigwell. 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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