Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cromer Heights vs Collaroy Plateau West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cromer Heights (1104) sits above Collaroy Plateau West (1094).

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

Cromer Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1094).

Common questionsCromer Heights vs Collaroy Plateau West

Common questions

Does Cromer Heights or Collaroy Plateau West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cromer Heights scores 1104 vs 1094 in Collaroy Plateau West. 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

Cromer Heights
Metric
Collaroy Plateau West

Price & Market

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

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$623/wk
$468/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
22
Transit score
10
Bike score
100
42,917
Population
15,991
38
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1104
Avg ICSEA
1094

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).