Side by sideSuburb comparison

Allworth vs North Arm Cove.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $432,500 and $1,008,000. North Arm Cove edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Allworth (median $432,500) is roughly 57% cheaper to buy into than North Arm Cove ($1,008,000). Over the past year, North Arm Cove (0%) ran 15.2 percentage points ahead of Allworth (-15.2%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Arm Cove (951) sits above Allworth (934).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Allworth is the lower entry point at $432,500 median, 57% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

North Arm Cove has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

North Arm Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 934). North Arm Cove also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsAllworth vs North Arm Cove

Common questions

Is Allworth or North Arm Cove cheaper to buy in?

Allworth has the lower median house price at $432,500, roughly 57% below North Arm Cove ($1,008,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Allworth or North Arm Cove?

Over the past 12 months, North Arm Cove grew 0% vs -15.2% in Allworth, a gap of 15.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.

Does Allworth or North Arm Cove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Arm Cove scores 951 vs 934 in Allworth. 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

Allworth
Metric
North Arm Cove

Price & Market

$432,500
Median house
$1,008,000
$274,320
Median unit
$246,960
-15.2%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$525/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
190
Population
552
48
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
13
934
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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