Collingwood North vs East Melbourne
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collingwood North (1066) sits above East Melbourne (1038).
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Collingwood North and East Melbourne side by side
| Measure | Collingwood North | East Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,400,000 |
| Median unit | – | $610,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1066 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,896 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Collingwood North edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1038).
Collingwood 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.
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