Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collingwood vs Glen Ayr.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Ayr (957) sits above Collingwood (935).

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

Glen Ayr edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 935).

Common questionsCollingwood vs Glen Ayr

Common questions

Does Collingwood or Glen Ayr have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Ayr scores 957 vs 935 in Collingwood. 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
Metric
Glen Ayr

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
44.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
51
Population
19,146
45
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
935
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

414 mm
Annual rainfall
33.5°C
Mean max (Jan)

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