Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sumner vs Princes Hill.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sumner (1133) 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

Sumner edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1125).

Common questionsSumner 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.

The numbers behind the take

Sumner
Metric
Princes Hill

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1133
Avg ICSEA
1125

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).