Collingwood vs Mudgee
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mudgee (957) sits above Collingwood (935). Mudgee skews owner-occupied (62%), Collingwood runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Collingwood and Mudgee side by side
| Measure | Collingwood | Mudgee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $698,000 |
| Median unit | – | $510,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 11,457 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 734 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.4°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
- Mudgee edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 935). Collingwood also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Collingwood vs Mudgee: common questions
Does Collingwood or Mudgee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mudgee 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.
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