Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collaroy Plateau vs Wheeler Heights.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wheeler Heights (1106) sits above Collaroy Plateau (1094).

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

Wheeler Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1094).

Common questionsCollaroy Plateau vs Wheeler Heights

Common questions

Does Collaroy Plateau or Wheeler Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wheeler Heights scores 1106 vs 1094 in Collaroy Plateau. 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

Collaroy Plateau
Metric
Wheeler Heights

Price & Market

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

Rental

$623/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$623/wk
$800/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$750/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
18
10
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
4,805
Population
3,232
40
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1094
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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