Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wrattens Forest vs Elgin Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wrattens Forest (965) sits above Elgin Vale (896).

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

Wrattens Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 896).

Common questionsWrattens Forest vs Elgin Vale

Common questions

Does Wrattens Forest or Elgin Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wrattens Forest scores 965 vs 896 in Elgin 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

Wrattens Forest
Metric
Elgin Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$180/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$110/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,145
Population
14
58
Median age
28

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
965
Avg ICSEA
896

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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