Colo Vale vs Wattle Ridge
The verdict
Colo Vale rates higher for liveability (24 vs 16). Colo Vale is closer to the coast (41.1 km vs 45.6 km).
Scores
Colo ValeWattle Ridge
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 37 |
| Liveability | 24 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,775 | 0 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $900 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 85.5% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 1 |
Growth: Colo Vale High Growth · Wattle Ridge High Growth
Property
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Colo Vale · Wattle Ridge
Transport
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10.3 km |
Liveability
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.1 km | 45.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.5 km | 85.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 22.5 km |
Population & growth
| Colo Vale | Wattle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,775 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,831 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 2,556 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | Data not available |
Common questions
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