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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 HillNorthmead
Constitution HillNorthmead
Overall8177
Transport7662
Education6975
Liveability9594

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Constitution HillNorthmead
Population4,03011,261
Median age3839
Median household income (wk)$1,706$1,924
Bachelor degree or higher46.0%51.1%
Born in Australia57.4%61.5%
Avg household size2.82.5

Growth: Constitution Hill Stable · Northmead Moderate Growth

Property

Constitution HillNorthmead
Median house price$1.60M$1.75M
Median unit price$751K$633K
House price YoY7.0%13.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$750$700
Rental yield (house)2.6%2.0%
Days on market (house)3337

Median price history

Safety

Constitution HillNorthmead
Residential safety score4559
Break & enter dwelling /100k273275
Motor vehicle theft /100k149169
Domestic assault /100k794249
Total incidents /100k (all)6,7493,703

Total incidents over time

Schools

Constitution HillNorthmead
Total schools13
Government13
Independent00
Average ICSEA9421,060

See the full school list on each profile: Constitution Hill · Northmead

Transport

Constitution HillNorthmead
Transport score7662
Train stations00
Bus stops1641
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)8178
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km2.4 km

Liveability

Constitution HillNorthmead
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)950950
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants13
Parks710
Playgrounds57
Swimming pools21
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)24.7 km24.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)23.1 km21.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.2 km1.6 km

Population & growth

Constitution HillNorthmead
Population (2021)4,03011,261
Estimated 20254,19112,017
Projected 20414,34313,066
Annual growth rate0.98%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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Data sources

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