Northfield vs Northgate
The verdict
Northfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $1.10M in Northgate. Northgate rates higher for transport (70 vs 59). Northgate has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Northgate rates higher (63 vs 43/100 in Northfield).
Scores
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 75 |
| Transport | 59 | 70 |
| Education | 69 | 75 |
| Liveability | 77 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,043 | 3,184 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,420 | $2,207 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.1% | 54.3% |
| Born in Australia | 55.4% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Northfield — · Northgate —
Property
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $891K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $605 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 416 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 317 | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,725 | 3,235 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Northfield · Northgate
Transport
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Northfield | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,043 | 3,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,411 | 3,417 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Northfield or Northgate?
Northgate has the higher residential safety score (Northfield 43/100 vs Northgate 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Northfield or Northgate?
Northfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Northfield or Northgate?
Northgate has a higher average school ICSEA (Northfield 969 vs Northgate 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Northfield or Northgate?
Northgate has the higher transport score (Northfield 59/100 vs Northgate 70/100).
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