Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wistow vs Highland Valley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wistow (1044) sits above Highland Valley (1033).

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

Wistow edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1033). Highland Valley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWistow vs Highland Valley

Common questions

Does Wistow or Highland Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wistow scores 1044 vs 1033 in Highland Valley. 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

Wistow
Metric
Highland Valley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$295/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
285
Population
384
50
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
2
1044
Avg ICSEA
1033

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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