Northgate vs Clearview
Clearview (median $1,002,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Northgate ($1,250,000).
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Northgate and Clearview side by side
| Measure | Northgate | Clearview |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | $1,002,000 |
| Median unit | $259,920 | $259,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +14.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $670/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 75 |
| Population | 3,184 | 4,261 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clearview (1028) sits above Northgate (1014). Northgate skews owner-occupied (75%), Clearview runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Clearview is the lower entry point at $1,002,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Clearview offers the higher gross rental yield (3.53% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Clearview edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1014). Northgate also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Northgate vs Clearview: common questions
Is Northgate or Clearview cheaper to buy in?
Clearview has the lower median house price at $1,002,000, roughly 20% below Northgate ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Northgate or Clearview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clearview scores 1028 vs 1014 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Northgate or Clearview?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Clearview 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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