Mount Colliery vs Wiyarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Colliery (972) sits above Wiyarra (955). Mount Colliery skews owner-occupied (73%), Wiyarra runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Colliery | Wiyarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 117 | 20 |
| Median age | 62 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 761 mm | 597 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 29.9°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
- Mount Colliery edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 955). Wiyarra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Colliery vs Wiyarra: common questions
Does Mount Colliery or Wiyarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Colliery scores 972 vs 955 in Wiyarra. 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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