Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Sydney Shoppingworld vs Lavender Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lavender Bay (1173) sits above North Sydney Shoppingworld (1171).

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

Lavender Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1173 vs 1171).

Common questionsNorth Sydney Shoppingworld vs Lavender Bay

Common questions

Does North Sydney Shoppingworld or Lavender Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lavender Bay scores 1173 vs 1171 in North Sydney Shoppingworld. 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 Sydney Shoppingworld
Metric
Lavender Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$580/wk
$493/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
38.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
15,135
Population
870
38
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1171
Avg ICSEA
1173

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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