Brighton vs North Road
Brighton scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brighton (1130) sits above North Road (1120).
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Brighton and North Road side by side
| Measure | Brighton | North Road |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,550,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,125,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1120 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 12 |
| Transit score | 20 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 617 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
- Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1120).
Brighton vs North Road: common questions
Does Brighton or North Road have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton scores 1130 vs 1120 in North Road. 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, Brighton or North Road?
Brighton scores 100/100 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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