Colo Vale vs Wattle Ridge

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Colo Vale (1010) sits above Wattle Ridge (1003).

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Colo Vale and Wattle Ridge side by side

MeasureColo ValeWattle Ridge
Price and market
Median house$1,000,000–
Median unit$343,440–
House price change, 12 months+22.0%–
Renting
House rent$750/wk$750/wk
Owner occupied81.0%–
Renter occupied18.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby918
Average ICSEA10101003
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score350
Population1,775–
Median age38–
Climate
Annual rainfall828 mm742 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C27.2°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
Colo Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1003).

Colo Vale vs Wattle Ridge: common questions

Does Colo Vale or Wattle Ridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Colo Vale scores 1010 vs 1003 in Wattle Ridge. 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.