Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Narrows vs Ambrose.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Narrows (948) sits above Ambrose (909).

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

The Narrows edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 909).

Common questionsThe Narrows vs Ambrose

Common questions

Does The Narrows or Ambrose have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Narrows scores 948 vs 909 in Ambrose. 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

The Narrows
Metric
Ambrose

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,114
Population
217
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
2
948
Avg ICSEA
909

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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