Wesley Vale vs Latrobe
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wesley Vale (948) sits above Latrobe (940). Wesley Vale skews owner-occupied (83%), Latrobe runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Wesley Vale and Latrobe side by side
| Measure | Wesley Vale | Latrobe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $591,000 |
| Median unit | – | $429,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 483 | 5,030 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 802 mm | 919 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 22.0°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
- Wesley Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 940).
Wesley Vale vs Latrobe: common questions
Does Wesley Vale or Latrobe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wesley Vale scores 948 vs 940 in Latrobe. 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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