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Hawson vs North Shields

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Shields (970) sits above Hawson (922).

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Hawson and North Shields side by side

MeasureHawsonNorth Shields
Renting
House rent–$250/wk
Unit rent–$370/wk
Owner occupied89.0%83.0%
Renter occupied9.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby85
Average ICSEA922970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population119338
Median age4949
Climate
Annual rainfall524 mm480 mm
Mean max, January25.6°C25.9°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
North Shields edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 922).

Hawson vs North Shields: common questions

Does Hawson or North Shields have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Shields scores 970 vs 922 in Hawson. 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.

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