Clifton Hill vs Northcote
Northcote (median $1,724,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Clifton Hill ($1,735,000).
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Clifton Hill and Northcote side by side
| Measure | Clifton Hill | Northcote |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,735,000 | $1,724,500 |
| Median unit | $719,500 | $600,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $998/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1137 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,606 | 25,276 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northcote (1137) sits above Clifton Hill (1131).
- For buyers
- Northcote is the lower entry point at $1,724,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Clifton Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.99% vs 2.56%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Northcote edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1131).
Clifton Hill vs Northcote: common questions
Is Clifton Hill or Northcote cheaper to buy in?
Northcote has the lower median house price at $1,724,500, roughly 1% below Clifton Hill ($1,735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clifton Hill or Northcote have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northcote scores 1137 vs 1131 in Clifton Hill. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Clifton Hill or Northcote?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Clifton Hill vs 2.56% in Northcote. 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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