Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collinsvale vs Chigwell.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collinsvale (949) sits above Chigwell (944). Collinsvale skews owner-occupied (89%), Chigwell runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

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

Collinsvale edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 944). Collinsvale also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsCollinsvale vs Chigwell

Common questions

Does Collinsvale or Chigwell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collinsvale scores 949 vs 944 in Chigwell. 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

Collinsvale
Metric
Chigwell

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$305/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
50
631
Population
2,050
43
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
949
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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