Coburg North vs Coburg
Coburg (median $1,210,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Coburg North ($1,212,000).
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Coburg North and Coburg side by side
| Measure | Coburg North | Coburg |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,212,000 | $1,210,000 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $619,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $710/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1062 | 1096 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 96 | 100 |
| Transit score | 50 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,327 | 26,574 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 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
Coburg scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coburg (1096) sits above Coburg North (1062).
- For buyers
- Coburg is the lower entry point at $1,210,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Coburg offers the higher gross rental yield (3.05% vs 2.66%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Coburg edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1062).
Coburg North vs Coburg: common questions
Is Coburg North or Coburg cheaper to buy in?
Coburg has the lower median house price at $1,210,000, roughly 0% below Coburg North ($1,212,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coburg North or Coburg have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coburg scores 1096 vs 1062 in Coburg North. 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, Coburg North or Coburg?
Coburg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 96/100. 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, Coburg North or Coburg?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Coburg vs 2.66% in Coburg North. 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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