Toolern Vale vs Diggers Rest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Diggers Rest (1022) sits above Toolern Vale (968).

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Toolern Vale and Diggers Rest side by side

MeasureToolern ValeDiggers Rest
Price and market
Median house–$675,000
Median unit–$285,120
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%77.0%
Renter occupied8.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1616
Average ICSEA9681022
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population8185,669
Median age4433
Climate
Annual rainfall545 mm544 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.5°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
Diggers Rest edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 968).

Toolern Vale vs Diggers Rest: common questions

Does Toolern Vale or Diggers Rest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Diggers Rest scores 1022 vs 968 in Toolern Vale. 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.