Northern Heights vs Riverglades
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverglades (927) sits above Northern Heights (919). Riverglades skews owner-occupied (89%), Northern Heights runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Northern Heights and Riverglades side by side
| Measure | Northern Heights | Riverglades |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $515/wk |
| Unit rent | $240/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 305 | 856 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 345 mm | 340 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.0°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
- Riverglades edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 919).
Northern Heights vs Riverglades: common questions
Does Northern Heights or Riverglades have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverglades scores 927 vs 919 in Northern Heights. 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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