Colo Vale vs Hill Top (Wingecarribee)
The verdict
Hill Top (Wingecarribee) is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $1.02M in Colo Vale. Colo Vale rates higher for education (44 vs 33). Hill Top (Wingecarribee) is closer to the coast (38.6 km vs 41.1 km).
Scores
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 33 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,775 | 2,792 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $1,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.5% | 85.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Colo Vale High Growth · Hill Top (Wingecarribee) High Growth
Property
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $829K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 113 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,141 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colo Vale · Hill Top (Wingecarribee)
Transport
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.8 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.1 km | 38.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.5 km | 84.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 16.4 km |
Population & growth
| Colo Vale | Hill Top (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,775 | 2,792 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,831 | 2,880 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,556 | 4,021 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Colo Vale or Hill Top (Wingecarribee)?
Hill Top (Wingecarribee) is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $1.02M.
Which has better schools, Colo Vale or Hill Top (Wingecarribee)?
Colo Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Colo Vale 969 vs Hill Top (Wingecarribee) 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colo Vale or Hill Top (Wingecarribee)?
Colo Vale and Hill Top (Wingecarribee) have similar transport scores.
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