College Grove vs Withers
Withers scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Withers (987) sits above College Grove (970). College Grove skews owner-occupied (79%), Withers runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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College Grove and Withers side by side
| Measure | College Grove | Withers |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 85 |
| Population | 1,821 | 2,979 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Withers edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 970). College Grove also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
College Grove vs Withers: common questions
Does College Grove or Withers have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Withers scores 987 vs 970 in College Grove. 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.
Which is more walkable, College Grove or Withers?
Withers scores 20/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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