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Perth vs Northbridge

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northbridge (1125) sits above Perth (1120).

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Perth and Northbridge side by side

MeasurePerthNorthbridge
Renting
House rent–$400/wk
Unit rent–$400/wk
Owner occupied33.0%31.0%
Renter occupied66.0%67.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11201125
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score10030
Bike score100100
Population13,6701,420
Median age3331
Climate
Annual rainfall708 mm708 mm
Mean max, January31.0°C31.0°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
Northbridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1120).

Perth vs Northbridge: common questions

Does Perth or Northbridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northbridge scores 1125 vs 1120 in Perth. 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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