Northmead vs Old Toongabbie
The verdict
Old Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.76M in Northmead. Northmead rates higher for education (75 vs 67). Old Toongabbie rates higher for transport (77 vs 62). Northmead is closer to the coast (24.1 km vs 25.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Old Toongabbie rates higher (80 vs 59/100 in Northmead).
Scores
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 79 |
| Transport | 62 | 77 |
| Education | 75 | 67 |
| Liveability | 94 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,261 | 3,276 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,924 | $2,172 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.1% | 43.4% |
| Born in Australia | 61.5% | 66.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Northmead Moderate Growth · Old Toongabbie Stable
Property
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.76M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | $725K | $703K |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | 13.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $810 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 122 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 214 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 249 | 366 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,277 | 1,771 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Northmead · Old Toongabbie
Transport
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.1 km | 25.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.9 km | 23.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 390 m |
Population & growth
| Northmead | Old Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,261 | 3,276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,017 | 3,407 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,066 | 3,531 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.64% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Northmead or Old Toongabbie?
Old Toongabbie has the higher residential safety score (Northmead 59/100 vs Old Toongabbie 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Northmead or Old Toongabbie?
Old Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.76M.
Which has better schools, Northmead or Old Toongabbie?
Northmead has a higher average school ICSEA (Northmead 1066 vs Old Toongabbie 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Northmead or Old Toongabbie?
Old Toongabbie has the higher transport score (Northmead 62/100 vs Old Toongabbie 77/100).
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