Banyo vs Northgate
Northgate scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northgate (1078) sits above Banyo (1056).
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Banyo and Northgate side by side
| Measure | Banyo | Northgate |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $780/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,105 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1000 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Northgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1056).
Banyo vs Northgate: common questions
Does Banyo or Northgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northgate scores 1078 vs 1056 in Banyo. 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.
Which is more walkable, Banyo or Northgate?
Northgate scores 14/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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