Side by sideSuburb comparison

Princes Hill vs Lygon Street North.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lygon Street North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lygon Street North (1135) sits above Princes Hill (1125).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Lygon Street North edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1125).

Common questionsPrinces Hill vs Lygon Street North

Common questions

Does Princes Hill or Lygon Street North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lygon Street North scores 1135 vs 1125 in Princes Hill. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Princes Hill
Metric
Lygon Street North

Price & Market

$1,800,000
Median house
$411,840
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$541/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$462/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
42.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
60
Transit score
80
100
Bike score
100
2,005
Population
13,262
39
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1125
Avg ICSEA
1135

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).