Northcote vs Sumner
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northcote (1137) sits above Sumner (1133).
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Northcote and Sumner side by side
| Measure | Northcote | Sumner |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,724,500 | – |
| Median unit | $600,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1137 | 1133 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 25,276 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Northcote edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1133).
Northcote vs Sumner: common questions
Does Northcote or Sumner have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northcote scores 1137 vs 1133 in Sumner. 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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