Northfield vs Northgate
Northfield (median $945,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Northgate ($1,250,000).
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Northfield and Northgate side by side
| Measure | Northfield | Northgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $945,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $259,920 | $259,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $670/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,043 | 3,184 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°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
Northgate scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northgate (1014) sits above Northfield (1011). Northgate skews owner-occupied (75%), Northfield runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Northfield is the lower entry point at $945,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Northfield offers the higher gross rental yield (3.22% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Northgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1011). Northgate also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Northfield vs Northgate: common questions
Is Northfield or Northgate cheaper to buy in?
Northfield has the lower median house price at $945,000, roughly 24% below Northgate ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Northfield or Northgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northgate scores 1014 vs 1011 in Northfield. 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.
Which is more walkable, Northfield or Northgate?
Northgate scores 8/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Northfield or Northgate?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.22% in Northfield vs 2.70% in Northgate. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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