Highgate vs Northbridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northbridge (1125) sits above Highgate (1114). Highgate skews owner-occupied (42%), Northbridge runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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Highgate and Northbridge side by side
| Measure | Highgate | Northbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | 57.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1114 | 1125 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,326 | 1,420 |
| Median age | 34 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
- Northbridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1114).
Highgate vs Northbridge: common questions
Does Highgate or Northbridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northbridge scores 1125 vs 1114 in Highgate. 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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