Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collingwood North vs East Melbourne.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collingwood North (1066) sits above East Melbourne (1038).

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

Collingwood North edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1038).

Common questionsCollingwood North vs East Melbourne

Common questions

Does Collingwood North or East Melbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collingwood North scores 1066 vs 1038 in East Melbourne. 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

Collingwood North
Metric
East Melbourne

Price & Market

Median house
$2,400,000
Median unit
$610,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$650/wk
$361/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
45.0%
Renter occupied
53.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
9,179
Population
4,896
33
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1066
Avg ICSEA
1038

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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