Side by sideSuburb comparison

Montacute vs Norton Summit.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norton Summit (1088) sits above Montacute (1076).

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

Norton Summit edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1076).

Common questionsMontacute vs Norton Summit

Common questions

Does Montacute or Norton Summit have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norton Summit scores 1088 vs 1076 in Montacute. 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

Montacute
Metric
Norton Summit

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$590/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
332
Population
548
46
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1076
Avg ICSEA
1088

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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