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Highland Valley vs Wistow

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wistow (1044) sits above Highland Valley (1033).

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Highland Valley and Wistow side by side

MeasureHighland ValleyWistow
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$295/wk
Owner occupied95.0%86.0%
Renter occupied–7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby210
Average ICSEA10331044
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population384285
Median age4750
Climate
Annual rainfall612 mm642 mm
Mean max, January27.7°C27.7°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
Wistow edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1033). Highland Valley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Highland Valley vs Wistow: common questions

Does Highland Valley or Wistow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wistow scores 1044 vs 1033 in Highland Valley. 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.

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