Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Shields vs Sullivan.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Shields (970) sits above Sullivan (929).

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

North Shields edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 929).

Common questionsNorth Shields vs Sullivan

Common questions

Does North Shields or Sullivan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Shields scores 970 vs 929 in Sullivan. 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 Shields
Metric
Sullivan

Price & Market

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

Rental

$620/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$345/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
14.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
338
Population
5,360
49
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
9
970
Avg ICSEA
929

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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