Upper Colo vs Wheeny Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Colo (992) sits above Wheeny Creek (959). Wheeny Creek skews owner-occupied (86%), Upper Colo runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Upper Colo and Wheeny Creek side by side
| Measure | Upper Colo | Wheeny Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $740/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 74 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 848 mm | 808 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- Upper Colo edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 959). Upper Colo also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Colo vs Wheeny Creek: common questions
Does Upper Colo or Wheeny Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Colo scores 992 vs 959 in Wheeny Creek. 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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