Northgate vs Wavell Heights North
Northgate scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northgate (1078) sits above Wavell Heights North (1066).
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Northgate and Wavell Heights North side by side
| Measure | Northgate | Wavell Heights North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 10 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 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
- Northgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1066).
Northgate vs Wavell Heights North: common questions
Does Northgate or Wavell Heights North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northgate scores 1078 vs 1066 in Wavell Heights North. 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, Northgate or Wavell Heights North?
Northgate scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.
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