Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Pole vs South Wharf.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Wharf (1078) sits above North Pole (1042).

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

South Wharf edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1042).

Common questionsNorth Pole vs South Wharf

Common questions

Does North Pole or South Wharf have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Wharf scores 1078 vs 1042 in North Pole. 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 Pole
Metric
South Wharf

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$411/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$622/wk
Owner occupied
30.0%
Renter occupied
61.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
Population
71
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1042
Avg ICSEA
1078

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).