Side by sideSuburb comparison

Colbrook vs Blackwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Blackwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackwood (1043) sits above Colbrook (1036).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Blackwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1036).

Common questionsColbrook vs Blackwood

Common questions

Does Colbrook or Blackwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackwood scores 1043 vs 1036 in Colbrook. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Colbrook
Metric
Blackwood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
41
Population
2,330
45
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
7
1036
Avg ICSEA
1043

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).