Northmead vs Norwest
Northmead (median $1,745,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Norwest ($2,093,750).
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Northmead and Norwest side by side
| Measure | Northmead | Norwest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,745,000 | $2,093,750 |
| Median unit | $580,000 | $437,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $825/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $620/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1085 | 1111 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 62 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,261 | 4,688 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 927 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.9°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
Northmead scores higher on walkability (62/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norwest (1111) sits above Northmead (1085).
- For buyers
- Northmead is the lower entry point at $1,745,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Northmead offers the higher gross rental yield (2.46% vs 2.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Norwest edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1085).
Northmead vs Norwest: common questions
Is Northmead or Norwest cheaper to buy in?
Northmead has the lower median house price at $1,745,000, roughly 17% below Norwest ($2,093,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Northmead or Norwest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norwest scores 1111 vs 1085 in Northmead. 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, Northmead or Norwest?
Northmead scores 62/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Northmead or Norwest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.46% in Northmead vs 2.24% in Norwest. 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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