Sumner vs Middle Park
Middle Park scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Park (1094) sits above Sumner (1012).
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Sumner and Middle Park side by side
| Measure | Sumner | Middle Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 603 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 932 mm | 903 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.9°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
- 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
- Middle Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1012).
Sumner vs Middle Park: common questions
Does Sumner or Middle Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Park scores 1094 vs 1012 in Sumner. 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, Sumner or Middle Park?
Middle Park scores 34/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
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