Side by sideSuburb comparison

Toombul vs Northgate.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toombul (1105) sits above Northgate (1078).

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

Toombul edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1078).

Common questionsToombul vs Northgate

Common questions

Does Toombul or Northgate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toombul scores 1105 vs 1078 in Northgate. 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

Toombul
Metric
Northgate

Price & Market

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

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$625/wk
$327/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
14
Transit score
40
Bike score
100
23,440
Population
4,876
36
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1105
Avg ICSEA
1078

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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