Side by sideSuburb comparison

Topaz vs North Johnstone.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Johnstone (989) sits above Topaz (951).

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

North Johnstone edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 951).

Common questionsTopaz vs North Johnstone

Common questions

Does Topaz or North Johnstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Johnstone scores 989 vs 951 in Topaz. 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

Topaz
Metric
North Johnstone

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
177
Population
67
47
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
951
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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