Tootenilla vs North Shields
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Shields (970) sits above Tootenilla (954). North Shields skews owner-occupied (83%), Tootenilla runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Tootenilla and North Shields side by side
| Measure | Tootenilla | North Shields |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 12 | 338 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 518 mm | 480 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.9°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
- North Shields edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 954). North Shields also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tootenilla vs North Shields: common questions
Does Tootenilla or North Shields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Shields scores 970 vs 954 in Tootenilla. 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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