Side by sideSuburb comparison

Olney vs Congewai.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Olney (943) sits above Congewai (923).

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

Olney edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 923).

Common questionsOlney vs Congewai

Common questions

Does Olney or Congewai have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Olney scores 943 vs 923 in Congewai. 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

Olney
Metric
Congewai

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$272/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
101.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
31,073
Population
206
39
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
18
943
Avg ICSEA
923

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).