Wattle Ridge vs Colo Vale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Colo Vale (1010) sits above Wattle Ridge (1003).
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Wattle Ridge and Colo Vale side by side
| Measure | Wattle Ridge | Colo Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | – | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +22.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 35 |
| Population | – | 1,775 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 742 mm | 828 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 26.1°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
- Colo Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1003).
Wattle Ridge vs Colo Vale: common questions
Does Wattle Ridge or Colo Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Colo Vale scores 1010 vs 1003 in Wattle Ridge. 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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