Collins vs Northcliffe
Northcliffe scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collins (1011) sits above Northcliffe (1002). Collins skews owner-occupied (100%), Northcliffe runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Collins and Northcliffe side by side
| Measure | Collins | Northcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $280/wk | $187/wk |
| Unit rent | $238/wk | $188/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 49 | 288 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1081 mm | 1195 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 25.6°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
- Collins edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1002).
Collins vs Northcliffe: common questions
Does Collins or Northcliffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collins scores 1011 vs 1002 in Northcliffe. 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, Collins or Northcliffe?
Northcliffe scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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