Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Brother vs West Haven.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Haven (975) sits above North Brother (969).

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

West Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 969).

Common questionsNorth Brother vs West Haven

Common questions

Does North Brother or West Haven have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Haven scores 975 vs 969 in North Brother. 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

North Brother
Metric
West Haven

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$281/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
71.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
8,739
Population
1,139
61
Median age
67

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
7
969
Avg ICSEA
975

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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