Constitution Hill vs Northmead
The verdict
Constitution Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $1.75M in Northmead. Constitution Hill rates higher for transport (76 vs 62). Northmead rates higher for education (75 vs 69). Northmead has a shorter estimated CBD commute (78 vs 81 min). On the separate residential safety score, Northmead rates higher (59 vs 45/100 in Constitution Hill).
Scores
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 77 |
| Transport | 76 | 62 |
| Education | 69 | 75 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 11,261 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,706 | $1,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 51.1% |
| Born in Australia | 57.4% | 61.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Constitution Hill Stable · Northmead Moderate Growth
Property
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.60M | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | $751K | $633K |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | 13.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 273 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 794 | 249 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,749 | 3,703 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Constitution Hill · Northmead
Transport
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.7 km | 24.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.1 km | 21.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Constitution Hill | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,030 | 11,261 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,191 | 12,017 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,343 | 13,066 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | 1.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Northmead has the higher residential safety score (Constitution Hill 45/100 vs Northmead 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Constitution Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Northmead has a higher average school ICSEA (Constitution Hill 942 vs Northmead 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Constitution Hill or Northmead?
Constitution Hill has the higher transport score (Constitution Hill 76/100 vs Northmead 62/100).
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