Sumner vs Princes Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sumner (1133) sits above Princes Hill (1125).
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Sumner and Princes Hill side by side
| Measure | Sumner | Princes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,800,000 |
| Median unit | – | $411,840 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1133 | 1125 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 80 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,005 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 26.9°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
- Sumner edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1125).
Sumner vs Princes Hill: common questions
Does Sumner or Princes Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sumner scores 1133 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.
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