Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fitzroy North vs Northcote South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Northcote South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northcote South (1150) sits above Fitzroy North (1130).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Northcote South edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1130).

Common questionsFitzroy North vs Northcote South

Common questions

Does Fitzroy North or Northcote South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northcote South scores 1150 vs 1130 in Fitzroy 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.

The numbers behind the take

Fitzroy North
Metric
Northcote South

Price & Market

$1,790,500
Median house
$626,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$998/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$475/wk
$690/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$404/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
49.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
12,781
Population
25,276
36
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1130
Avg ICSEA
1150

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).