Constitution Hill vs Northmead
Constitution Hill (median $1,648,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Northmead ($1,745,000). Over the past year, Constitution Hill (+15.2%) ran 8.8 percentage points ahead of Northmead (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
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Constitution Hill and Northmead side by side
| Measure | Constitution Hill | Northmead |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,648,000 | $1,745,000 |
| Median unit | $354,960 | $580,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.2% | +6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $765/wk | $825/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 62 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,030 | 11,261 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 890 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
Northmead scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northmead (1085) sits above Constitution Hill (1074).
- For buyers
- Constitution Hill is the lower entry point at $1,648,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Northmead delivers the better gross yield (2.46% vs 2.41%), but Constitution Hill has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Northmead edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1074).
Constitution Hill vs Northmead: common questions
Is Constitution Hill or Northmead cheaper to buy in?
Constitution Hill has the lower median house price at $1,648,000, roughly 6% below Northmead ($1,745,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Over the past 12 months, Constitution Hill grew +15.2% vs +6.4% in Northmead, a gap of 8.8 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 Constitution Hill or Northmead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northmead scores 1085 vs 1074 in Constitution 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 is more walkable, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Northmead scores 62/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.46% in Northmead vs 2.41% in Constitution Hill. 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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