Side by sideSuburb comparison

Colo Vale vs Willow Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willow Vale (1028) sits above Colo Vale (1010).

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

Willow Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1010).

Common questionsColo Vale vs Willow Vale

Common questions

Does Colo Vale or Willow Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willow Vale scores 1028 vs 1010 in Colo Vale. 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 Vale
Metric
Willow Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$430/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$366/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
18.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
35
Bike score
5
1,775
Population
17,846
38
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
14
1010
Avg ICSEA
1028

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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