Side by sideSuburb comparison

Colo vs Wheeny Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Colo (987) sits above Wheeny Creek (959).

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

Colo edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 959).

Common questionsColo vs Wheeny Creek

Common questions

Does Colo or Wheeny Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Colo scores 987 vs 959 in Wheeny Creek. 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

Colo
Metric
Wheeny Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$440/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
35,328
Population
74
36
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
4
987
Avg ICSEA
959

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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