Norton Summit vs Woodforde
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodforde (1094) sits above Norton Summit (1088). Norton Summit skews owner-occupied (85%), Woodforde runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Norton Summit and Woodforde side by side
| Measure | Norton Summit | Woodforde |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $755/wk |
| Unit rent | $315/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1088 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 548 | 1,024 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 848 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 28.6°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
- Woodforde edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1088). Norton Summit also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Norton Summit vs Woodforde: common questions
Does Norton Summit or Woodforde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodforde scores 1094 vs 1088 in Norton Summit. 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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