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
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 38 |
| Transport | 30 | 32 |
| Education | 72 | 81 |
| Liveability | 6 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 332 | 548 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $2,316 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | 53.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.8% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Montacute Declining · Norton Summit Declining
Property
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,807 | 1,095 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Montacute · Norton Summit
Transport
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.6 km | 11.5 km |
Liveability
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.8 km | 20.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.6 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 11.1 km |
Population & growth
| Montacute | Norton Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 332 | 548 |
| Estimated 2025 | 354 | 584 |
| Projected 2041 | 331 | 547 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 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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