Northgate vs Toombul
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toombul (1105) sits above Northgate (1078).
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Northgate and Toombul side by side
| Measure | Northgate | Toombul |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1105 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | – |
| Transit score | 40 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Toombul edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1078).
Northgate vs Toombul: common questions
Does Northgate or Toombul have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toombul scores 1105 vs 1078 in Northgate. 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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