Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collector vs Spring Valley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collector (990) sits above Spring Valley (981).

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

Collector edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 981).

Common questionsCollector vs Spring Valley

Common questions

Does Collector or Spring Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collector scores 990 vs 981 in Spring Valley. 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

Collector
Metric
Spring Valley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
376
Population
31,629
38
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
990
Avg ICSEA
981

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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