Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Colah vs North Wahroonga.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Wahroonga (1124) sits above Mount Colah (1114). North Wahroonga skews owner-occupied (92%), Mount Colah runs more rental-dense (81% owner).

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

North Wahroonga edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1114).

Common questionsMount Colah vs North Wahroonga

Common questions

Does Mount Colah or North Wahroonga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Wahroonga scores 1124 vs 1114 in Mount Colah. 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

Mount Colah
Metric
North Wahroonga

Price & Market

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

Rental

$785/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
$525/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$950/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
35
Bike score
60
7,816
Population
2,100
40
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1114
Avg ICSEA
1124

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).