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Montacute vs Norton Summit

The verdict

Montacute is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.36M in Norton Summit. Norton Summit rates higher for education (81 vs 72). Norton Summit has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 56 min).

Scores

MontacuteNorton Summit
MontacuteNorton Summit
Overall3438
Transport3032
Education7281
Liveability68

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

Demographics

MontacuteNorton Summit
Population332548
Median age4641
Median household income (wk)$1,850$2,316
Bachelor degree or higher48.4%53.7%
Born in Australia73.8%77.7%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Montacute Declining · Norton Summit Declining

Property

MontacuteNorton Summit
Median house price$979K$1.36M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$450$590
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MontacuteNorton Summit
Residential safety score72
Break & enter dwelling /100k301Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available182
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)1,8071,095

Total incidents over time

Schools

MontacuteNorton Summit
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,066

See the full school list on each profile: Montacute · Norton Summit

Transport

MontacuteNorton Summit
Transport score3032
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5649
Nearest train station (km)13.6 km11.5 km

Liveability

MontacuteNorton Summit
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks11
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)19.8 km20.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)14.6 km12.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.6 km11.1 km

Population & growth

MontacuteNorton Summit
Population (2021)332548
Estimated 2025354584
Projected 2041331547
Annual growth rate1.62%1.60%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Montacute or Norton Summit?

Montacute is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.36M.

Which has better public transport, Montacute or Norton Summit?

Norton Summit has the higher transport score (Montacute 30/100 vs Norton Summit 32/100).

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Data sources

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