Edinburgh vs Edinburgh North
Edinburgh North scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edinburgh (915) sits above Edinburgh North (913).
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Edinburgh and Edinburgh North side by side
| Measure | Edinburgh | Edinburgh North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Renter occupied | 100.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 913 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Edinburgh edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 913).
Edinburgh vs Edinburgh North: common questions
Does Edinburgh or Edinburgh North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edinburgh scores 915 vs 913 in Edinburgh 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, Edinburgh or Edinburgh North?
Edinburgh North scores 4/100 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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