Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wesley Vale vs Latrobe.

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

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).

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

Wesley Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 940).

Common questionsWesley 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wesley Vale
Metric
Latrobe

Price & Market

Median house
$591,000
Median unit
$429,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
483
Population
5,030
48
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
17
948
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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