Greenwich vs Northwood
The verdict
Greenwich is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.96M versus $4.23M in Northwood. Greenwich has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, Greenwich rates higher (92 vs 69/100 in Northwood).
Scores
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 |
| Transport | 87 | 84 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,469 | 916 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,946 | $5,012 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.5% | 76.0% |
| Born in Australia | 62.7% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Greenwich Moderate Growth · Northwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.96M | $4.23M |
| Median unit price | $879K | $2.05M |
| House price YoY | -31.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,237 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 218 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 218 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 109 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,048 | 1,419 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,174 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenwich · Northwood
Transport
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.3 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Greenwich | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,469 | 916 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,565 | 932 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,754 | 1,131 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenwich or Northwood?
Greenwich has the higher residential safety score (Greenwich 92/100 vs Northwood 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenwich or Northwood?
Greenwich is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.96M versus $4.23M.
Which has better public transport, Greenwich or Northwood?
Greenwich has the higher transport score (Greenwich 87/100 vs Northwood 84/100).
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