Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wesley Vale vs Ambleside.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ambleside (949) sits above Wesley Vale (948).

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

Ambleside edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 948).

Common questionsWesley Vale vs Ambleside

Common questions

Does Wesley Vale or Ambleside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ambleside scores 949 vs 948 in Wesley 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wesley Vale
Metric
Ambleside

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$285/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
483
Population
695
48
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
18
948
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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