Morningside vs Colmslie
Morningside scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morningside (1098) sits above Colmslie (1087).
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Morningside and Colmslie side by side
| Measure | Morningside | Colmslie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1087 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,755 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 978 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.7°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
- Morningside edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1087).
Morningside vs Colmslie: common questions
Does Morningside or Colmslie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morningside scores 1098 vs 1087 in Colmslie. 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.
Which is more walkable, Morningside or Colmslie?
Morningside scores 48/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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