North Shields vs Point Boston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Shields (970) sits above Point Boston (929). North Shields skews owner-occupied (83%), Point Boston runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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North Shields and Point Boston side by side
| Measure | North Shields | Point Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 929 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 338 | 62 |
| Median age | 49 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 480 mm | 391 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.4°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 929). Point Boston also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Shields vs Point Boston: common questions
Does North Shields or Point Boston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Shields scores 970 vs 929 in Point Boston. 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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