Side by sideSuburb comparison

Northcote South vs Northcote.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northcote South (1150) sits above Northcote (1137).

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

Northcote South edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1137).

Common questionsNorthcote South vs Northcote

Common questions

Does Northcote South or Northcote have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northcote South scores 1150 vs 1137 in Northcote. 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

Northcote South
Metric
Northcote

Price & Market

Median house
$1,724,500
Median unit
$600,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$475/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$640/wk
$404/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
60.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
25,276
Population
25,276
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1150
Avg ICSEA
1137

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).