Side by sideSuburb comparison

Willowvale vs Mingay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mingay (985) sits above Willowvale (983).

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

Mingay edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 983).

Common questionsWillowvale vs Mingay

Common questions

Does Willowvale or Mingay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mingay scores 985 vs 983 in Willowvale. 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

Willowvale
Metric
Mingay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
803
Population
44
48
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
3
983
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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