Clearview vs Northfield
Northfield (median $945,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Clearview ($1,002,000). Over the past year, Clearview (+14.3%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of Northfield (+11.8%) on house-price growth.
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Clearview and Northfield side by side
| Measure | Clearview | Northfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,002,000 | $945,000 |
| Median unit | $259,920 | $259,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.3% | +11.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $242/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 4,261 | 5,043 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
Clearview scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clearview (1028) sits above Northfield (1011).
- For buyers
- Northfield is the lower entry point at $945,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Clearview carries both higher gross yield (3.53% vs 3.22%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Clearview edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1011).
Clearview vs Northfield: common questions
Is Clearview or Northfield cheaper to buy in?
Northfield has the lower median house price at $945,000, roughly 6% below Clearview ($1,002,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clearview or Northfield?
Over the past 12 months, Clearview grew +14.3% vs +11.8% in Northfield, a gap of 2.5 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 Clearview or Northfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clearview scores 1028 vs 1011 in Northfield. 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, Clearview or Northfield?
Clearview scores 8/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Clearview or Northfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Clearview vs 3.22% in Northfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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